BREEDING. 



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source of the young one's nourishment prove unprolific for more than 

 twenty-four hours, a little skimmed cows' milk, first boiled and then 

 slightly sweetened, being afterward diluted with its amount of warm 

 water, may, if sufficiently cool, be presented. The human hand is in- 

 serted into the fluid, and two fingers only allowed to protrude above the 

 surface ; these are generally seized upon, the nourishment being easily 

 imbibed by the hungry foal. More than a single feed is seldom needed ; 

 even that had better be withheld until evident weakness necessitates its 

 administration. 



FBBMNG THE NEWLT-BORN FOAL. 



Do not bother the mare or be tempted to thwart the course of nature 

 at such a time with the impertinence of ball or drink. All physic should 

 be withheld. The common Parent is very indulgent at such seasons ; 

 unless opposed by mortal ignorance, his kindness generally proves the 

 best restorative. However, should the bowels continue decidedly cos- 

 tive, some abdominal irregularity may be suspected, and then a bran 

 mash, into which some softened corn should be thrown, will commonly 

 afford all requisite relief. With regard to the newly born, it is better 

 not to interfere. So the parent be kept in health, the oflfspring usually 

 has all the medicine it requires. Liberal, not too stimulating diet, a 

 sheltered abode, a dry ground, and a kind proprietor embrace the chief 

 if not all the wants of an animal in this condition. 



