Diseases. 35 



Treatment. 



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At once isolate, or if the disease is prevalent and undoubted 

 symptoms, better destroy the horse. Professional assis- 

 tance indispensable for cure ; in meantime treat as for fever. 

 Don't forget to report to local authorities at once. 



A handful of young bamboo leaves twice [a day ; steady 

 exercise, soft food, and warm clothing. Old bamboo leaves 

 are useless. A tumbler full of honey and vinegar mixed in 

 equal quantities is a substitute for bamboo leaves. 



Feeding on bran- mashes and carrots, with steady work and 

 warm clothing, probably sufficient. If not, give half ounce 

 of nitre in mash or drink, and apply mustard- plaster, or 

 blister, along the throat and between the ears. 



In all case of pneumonia, pleurisy, bronchitis, or chest inflam- 

 mation, avoid purging, blistering and bleeding. Foment 

 sides for two hours with hot water, dry thoroughly, hand- 

 rub legs well, and put on warm flannel bandages and good 

 body clothing. Plenty of fresh air is indispensable. If 

 costive, give warm water clysters Give cold water, half 

 bucket at a time, frequently to drink. Don't check any 

 diarrhoea. Give one ounce of nitre either in mash or in 

 } drinking-water first day, and half ounce each following 

 day till urine is profuse. 



kSteam the head, especially in bronchitis, if horse is willing, 

 but don't worry him. Food must be mashes and green 

 diet, but if he won't eat at all, thick gruel must be given 

 as drench, or stop drinking water, and give milk and yolks 

 of eggs instead. 



If symptoms are very urgent, a ball of three drachms of nitre 

 with one drachm of camphor may be given at once. 



