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leg witli linseed oil. In 'six days wash it clean with 

 soap and water. Kepeat every six days until the 

 swelling goes down. If there should be any callous 

 left, apply the Spavin Ointment. 



No. 10. Liquid Blister. — Take half pint linseed 

 oil, one pint spirits turpentine, and four ounces aqua 

 ammonia; shake well, and it is fit for use. Apply 

 every third hour until it blisters. 



No. 11. Hoof Evil or Thrush. — Physic and bleed, 

 then poultice the foot with boiled turnips. Eenew 

 every twenty four hours, for three times, then apply 

 the Blue Ointment every third day, merely anointing 

 the sore parts. Wash clean before applying. Keep 

 the horse out of the mud and wet. This will never 

 fail to cure in four or five weeks. 



No. 12. Founder. — Bleed in the neck until the 

 horse staggers or falls down. Tarn up his feet, and 

 fill them with boiling lard. Give him a physic-ball, 

 and foment his legs with hot water every five or six 

 hours. Give him a mash of scalded bran. This Will 

 cure in twenty-four hours. 



No. 13. Lung Fever. — Symptoms : The horse is 

 taken suddenly ill, either after being taken from the 

 stable, or on returning to it. He gives evidence 

 of pain by looking around at his side. He never 

 offers to lie down ; his nostrils are distended ; he 

 breathes hard ; his chest is sore, or over his lungs ; 

 he cannot bear you to press your hand hard on his 

 chest; very dry, but cannot drink. 



Cure. — Bleed three gallons. Take one ounce of 



