138 RINGWORM. 



gentlemen's stables, where horses are less worked and 

 better cared for than their neighbours. 



The best cure is friction to the swelling, moderate 

 work, and improved feeding. 



RINGWORM. 



Ringworm is characterised by one or more scurfy or 

 scaly circular patches on the skin where the hair has 

 fallen off. As soon as discovered, let the parts be 

 washed with soap and tepid water twice a-day ; and 

 when they have been gently but perfectly dried, apply 

 rather thickly the following ointment over the spots : — 



Animal glycerine, . 1 ounce. 

 Spermaceti, . . 1 ,j 

 Iodide of lead, . . 2 drachms. 



Rub the glycerine and spermaceti together, and when 

 thoroughly incorporated, add the iodide of lead ; give 

 also every night the following drink : — 



Liquor arsenicalis, . . 1 ounce. 

 Tincture of muriate of iron, 1| ,, 

 Water, .... 1 quart. 

 Mix. — Dose, half a pint. 



Continue this drink until the disease has disappeared. 



Should ulceration remain about the circumferent 

 edges after the central bare spot has been apparently 

 cured, apply to the affected circuit six times a-day per- 

 sistently, the following lotion : — 



Chloride of zinc, . 2 scruples. 

 Water, ... 1 pint. 



The animal should be thrown up from work during 



