50 The Ailiiients of Horses, 



glides slowly down the backs of the thighs 

 and hocks, the fall rupturing the cord. 



In some instances the owner severs the 

 cord with a knife, previously tying a piece 

 of thin string around it. 



A little bleeding is unimportant. 



Before foaling, the mare should have a 

 well-bedded dry loose-box set apart for 

 her accouchement. 



Noisy demonstrations of any kind ought 

 to be rigidly avoided. 



At first, perhaps the foal won't be able 

 to stand, but it is not very long before 

 getting the use of its limbs. It then 

 begins to look for the teats. 



The milk usually appears in the gland 

 about the time of birth. 



After foaling, the mare should be kept 

 warm, warm food given, especially such 

 of a sloppy nature. 



The " cleansing " or after-birth follows 

 the birth of the foal. It should never be 

 allow^ed to remain beyond twelve to twenty- 

 four hours. Its retention beyond the 

 specified time is a source of danger. It 

 requires the exercise of considerable skill 

 for its removal. 



The utmost cleanliness must be observed 

 about foaling time. 



Lice. — The horse is now and then the 

 subject of a lice plague. 



Poultry-lice seem to flourish upon his 

 skin, and these vermin often come from 

 this source. 



The cause should, if possible, be done 

 away with, and the animal dressed with 

 the lime and sulphur lotion recommended 



