130 THE IMPROVED ART OF FARRIERY. 



Balsam of Sulphur - - - 2 ounces. 

 Aromatic Confection - - 4 drachms. 



This can be given in warm gruel every alternate 

 day instead of the cordial ball. 



The above recipes are solely for such horses as are 

 altogether free from any symptoms of any other dis- 

 ease ; consequently it will be important to mark well 

 the horse's general habit and appearance, and note 

 whether the cough arises from any irregularity of the 

 system. 



If the cough proceeds from a bad habit of the body, 

 a course of purges will be necessary, when the follow- 

 ing may be given : — 



Barbadoes Aloes - - - 8 drachms, 

 Castile Soap - - - 3 drachms, 



Ginger . . _ -2 drachms, 



mixed with a Httle honey. 



In some cases it will be necessary to excite the 

 mucus secretion, as the want of it will greatly irritate 

 the parts affected, when this ball may be given : — 

 Calomel _ - - - 1 scruple. 



Balsam of Peru - - - 2 drachms, 

 Gun Ammoniac - - - 1 drachm. 

 Squill, (powdered) - - - 1 drachm, 

 mixed with honey, and given in the morning before 

 feeding. 



When there is too great an abundance of the mucus, 

 Lime Water - - - - half a pint. 

 Tar Water - - - - half a pint. 

 Squill, (powdered) - - - li drachms, 

 will give rehef. 



When the cough is accompanied by fever, it may in 

 many cases be requisite to bleed, especially if the 

 horse is plethoric ; the feeding should then be more 

 moderate, and gentle exercise will be necessary. 



