The Ailments of Horses. 97 



a piece of catgut around the base of the 

 growth, allowing it to slough (die) away. 

 There is no danger attached to this 

 method. If very small, try painting 

 them with strong nitre or acetic acid 

 every third day. 



When in the neighbourhood of the 

 eyelids, acids must not be used. Lunar- 

 caustic can be applied instead. 



Another excellent remedy for the 

 removal of warts is a lotion composed 

 of 100 grains of chromic acid, added to 

 an ounce of water, and painted on daily. 



Weaving. — This is an acquired habit. 

 The animal appears to be constantly 

 shifting its head from side to side 

 (weaving it). It seems to depend upon 

 nervousness, because by carefully observing 

 the horse, unknown to it, it will be seen 

 to have ceased the movement. 



Weed. See Lymphangitis. 



Whistling. See Roaring. 



Wind, broken. — This disease is some- 

 what frequent amongst horses, especially 

 those used for heavy draught, though it 

 may occur irrespective of breed, age, 

 sex, &c. 



Although the symptoms are mainly 

 those of a respiratory affection, the disease 

 is intimately associated with perverted or 

 deranged digestive functions. 



We believe that broken-wind results 

 from changes in connexion with the 

 principal nerve governing the stomach 

 and lungs. 



Causes. — ^Feeding on dusty hay or 

 fodder; driving immediately after feed- 



