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Mange requires thorough dressing with Barbadoes tar one 

 part and linseed oil two parts, with internal 

 medicines. 



Grease is cured in the first stage by bran, or turnip, or 

 carrot poultices, and moderate physic. 



Splints are cured by a simple operation, and sometimes 

 by the application of blister ointments. 



Sprains require rest and warm fomentations. 



Over-reach sometimes requires the attention of the 

 blacksmith, and at other times Friar's Balsam 

 will effect a cure. 



Sore Backs and Withers should be promptly attended 

 to with water dressing and poultices ; if the 

 wounds are raw and open the animal must have 

 rest. 



To Protect Wounds from the Fly. Keep the part 

 moist with a rag dipped in a solution of tar. 



To Assist the Growth of Hair. Hog's lard and mer- 

 curial ointment, mixed in equal parts with finely 

 powdered burnt leather, by way of colouring. 



To MAKE Gruel, i lb. oatmeal to a quart of water 

 mixed in a pan to 3 quarts of boiling water, stir 

 on the fire until it thickens, then cool for eating. 



To make a Poultice. Bran or linseed meal, to be made 

 with boiling water and as hot as can be borne ; 

 should be applied to the feet with a leather 

 poultice boot, as seen in the illustration. 



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