108 THE MODERN HORSE DOCTOR. 



should be omitted ; and, instead of giving one ounce of the alter- 

 ative as a dose, give half an ounce night and morning. A broken- 

 winded horse should always be watered from a bucket, regularly 

 three times a day ; and if he be a foul feeder, arm him with a 

 muzzle, and only remove it at meal time. In addition to the 

 above remedies, we occasionally allow a small quantity of garlic, 

 say a couple of heads every other day, chopped fine, and mixed 

 in the food. 



EXPLANATION OF CUT. — MALE ORGANS. 



1. Posterior vena cava. 



2. Posterior aorta. 



3. Supra renal capsules. 



4. Kidneys. 



5. Ureters. 



6. Bladder. 



7. The bladder laid open to show its mucous coat. 



8. Vesiculae seminales, or seed receptacles. 



9. Prostate glands. 



10. Vasa deferentia ; these transmit the semen to its receptacles. 



11. Epididymis. 



12. Testicle. 



13. Tunica vaginalis, or covering of the testicle. 



14. Spermatic arteries and veins. 



15. Corpora cavernosa, or body of the penis. 



16. Urethra. 



17. Glans penis, or head. 



18. Orifice of the urethra. 



19. External tunic of the penis. 



DISEASES OF THE URINARY ORGANS. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS. — {Nephritis.) 



In the horse the kidneys are considered the great emunctories, 

 their office being to carry off a large amount of superfluous ex- 

 crementitious fluid. If any one will examine the urine of an 

 animal that is allowed an unlimited quantity of hay and grain, he 

 will find the urine thick, ropy, and of a bad odor. This is most 



