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The reader asks wlij this recipe is written in such 

 a form. It is prepared jast as written : 9 th is first 

 placed in the mortar ; 8th is next, and well mixed 

 with 9th ; 3rd is then thoroughly mixed with 8th and 

 9th. Thus each article is applied separately ; and 

 thoroughly mixed. 7th is the next, and so on until 

 your ointment is finished. This is the best spavin 

 and ringbone ointment known. Clip the hair, and 

 apply the same as for curbs ; remove the scale with 

 lard, and wash with castile soap and soft water. 

 Kub dry, and apply again. 



No. 63. Physic Ball for Horses. — Cape aloes from 

 six to ten drachms, castile soap one drachm, spirits 

 of wine one drachm, syrup to form the ball. If mer- 

 curial physic be wanted, add from one-half a drachm 

 to one drachm of calomel. Previous to physicing a 

 horse, and diiring its operation, he should be fed on 

 bran mashes, allowed plenty of chilled water, and 

 have exercise. Physic is always useful ; it is neces- 

 sary to be administered in almost every disease. It 

 improves digestion, and gives strength to the lacteals 

 by cleansing the intestines, and unloading the liver, 

 and, if the animal is properly fed, will improve his 

 strength and condition in a remarkable degree. 

 Physic, except in urgent cases, should be given in the 

 morning, and on an empty stomach ; and if required 

 to be repeated, a week should intervene between each 

 dose. Before giving a horse a ball, see that it is not 

 too hard or too large. Cattle medicine is always a 

 given as a drench. 



