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Causes. — ^There are many things which tend to brina: 

 on this complaint ; as before stated, an inflammatory 

 state of the lungs, or the consequent to other debilita- 

 ting diseases, as farcy, or glanders, &c. Horses whose 

 temperament is hot and fiery are most apt to take on 

 these symptoms ; they are generally weak, and from 

 their nature and disposition, through over-exertion, 

 soon exhaust themselves. 



Owes are by no means certain and efficacious in 

 any stage of this disease : when inflammation is atten- 

 dant on consumption, as is generally the case, blood 

 may be very properly taken. After this, the bowels 

 should be looked to. After administering bran-mashes 

 a day or so, the following ball may be given : — 

 Barbadoes Aloes - - - 5 drachms, 

 Emetic Tartar - - - 1 drachm, 

 Castile Soap - - - 4 drachms, 



made up with a suflicient quantity of treacle or 

 honey. 



The mash may be continued till the purge has taken 

 effect ; after which we must have recourse to diapho- 

 retics, to loosen the skin and promote perspiration : — 

 Assafoetida - . _ . 1 drachm, 

 Emetic Tartar - - - 1 drachm, 



Ginger _ _ _ _ l drachm, 



mixed with liquorice-powder and syrup of buckthorn, 

 into a ball, and administered every other night ; and 

 occasionally omitted for a few times 



Great advantage will be derived from succulent food 

 during the period of administering this latter course of 

 medicine. In summer green food is easily procured ; 

 but carrots will answer the purpose in winter. 



Gentle exercise should be resorted to, and the air 

 must be as pure and fresh as possible. 



