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shoes so that they will not bear on the part 

 affected, apply the hoof liquid to the hoof to re- 

 move the fever. This is a sure treatment. I 

 never knew it to faiL 



12. LAMPERS. 



All young horses are liable to this trouble. It 

 is nothing but inflammation of the gums. 



Cure : Bleed or scarify the gums, and should 

 this fail, burn with a heated iron, give a -bran 

 mash — rub the gums with salt — give cleansing 

 powders. 



13. FOUNDER, IN THE FIRST STAGES. . 



Symptoms : The horse is stiff, his feet are iiot 

 and often trembles, very thirsty. 



Cure : Give 1 ounce pulverized alum, 1 quart 

 of strong penny royal tea, for fresh founder ; 

 should it be of long standing, take 1 quart of 

 lard, put into an iron kettle, add 3 quarts of 

 water, boil until the kettle becomes full — let 

 stand until milk warm, (or as warm as the horse 

 can bear it) then apply, first rubbing the limbs 

 effectually, for two hours. Repeat this process 

 three times a day. Never apply unless it* has 

 been made warm. Give 1 quart of penny royal 

 tea each time after the application. This will 

 effect a cure. 



