142 CEIB-BITING. 



is better in the first instance; and when the wound is 

 fairly cleansed and evidently healing, the chloride of 

 zinc lotion {see page 147) will advance that process 

 and help to dry it up. When the surface is 'perfectly 

 healed and a new skin formed, the growth of the hair 

 will be promoted by the aiDplication of hog's lard 

 coloured with very finely powdered burnt leather. 



MEGEIMS OR EPILEPSY 



may proceed from the effects of the sun in very hot 

 weather, from congestion of the blood-vessels of the 

 brain and head, or from disordered stomach or indiges- 

 tion. The horse when at work suddenly evinces a dis- 

 inclination to proceed, appears bothered, and shows un- 

 accountable perverseness — sometimes staggers and falls. 

 Release him at once from whatever work he may be at ; 

 if the cause can be descried, treat in the most reason- 

 able way accordingly. If the illness is supposed to 

 proceed from the heat of the sun or congestion of the 

 head, dash water on the head and keep it enveloped in 

 cold wet cloths ; also cool the system by aperients, giv- 

 ing rest for some time. If from indigestion, repeated 

 mild aperients should be administered. 



It is a strange fact known to those who are experi- 

 enced on the road, that these fits are seldom or never 

 taken during work at night. 



CRIB-BITING. 



Some able veterinarians declare this disease to be 

 the result of an endeavour to eject acidity from the 



