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grease well every day wherever he is affected, for 

 three or four days, and let him stand in the sun. 

 For killing .lice, take half pound of sulphur, two 

 ounces spirits turpentine, and mix well with three 

 pounds of lard ; do not let him get wet ; give a few 

 doses of the Cleansing Powder. 



No. 35. To Stop Blood. — If you can get hold of the 

 artery or vein, tie it up. If not, take the following : 

 Ten grains of nitrate of silver and four ounces of 

 water, apply to the wound, and it will stop immedi- 

 ately. Apply this to warts, after cutting them out. 



No. 36. Chest Founders. — Symptoms: Not un- 

 like lung fever. The horse is stiff, but has no fever 

 in his feet, very sore in his chest, inclines to stand 

 very wide with his fore legs. 



Cuke. — Bleed, physic, and rowel in the breast, 

 then commence bathing his breast and chest witli 

 hot water every six hours, and blanket him. This 

 will cure, if not of too long standing. 



No. 37. Melanders is a disease of the feet and 

 pasterns. It commences after the grease heels. 

 Symptoms : The hair stands out. 



Cure. — Apply the Spavin Ointment every six days, 

 for two or three times. It will run the callous off 

 Then apply the Blue Ointment until well. 



No. 38. Soap Liniment^ for sprains and swellings. 

 Take one half gallon of alcohol, one pint soft soap, 

 four ounces spirits of camphor, and four ounces 

 spirits turpentine, stir over a slow fire. This is cheap 

 and good when you cannot get the General Liniment. 

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