370 THE STOCK owner's ADVISER. 



Wheezing and whistling are modifications of roaring, and all of 

 them are incurable. Another method of testing an animal for 

 roaring is to have the animal gently trotted, after which he is to 

 be conghed; attention should be paid to the character of the 

 congh, after which the animal is to be placed by a wall, his head 

 firmly held by the attendant. The examiner now makes a feint, 

 as if to strike. The animal will start, and emit the grunt peculiar 

 to roarers. 



Treatment. — Give good food, made free from dust by damp- 

 ening. The ammoniacal liniment — viz., equal parts of ammonia, 

 turpentine, and linseed oil — should be applied to the larynx ex- 

 ternally, and potassium iodide, in three-drachm doses, may be 

 used internally. The animal should be put on a course of chlo- 

 rate of potash, which will help to restore the muscles of the 

 larynx. 



Trachitis. — Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the 

 trachea. This may be due to the presence of a foreign body, or 

 may exist as a complication of laryngitis. 



Symptoms. — The breathing is somewhat difficult, a rattling 

 sound may be heard over the region of the trachea. A nasal dis- 

 charge is present. 



Treatment. — Clip the hair over the course of the trachea and 

 apply the ammoniacal liniment. Mustard may be applied, if the 

 liniment is not at hand. Potassium chlorate and nitrate should 

 be used internally. If there is much fever, aconite, twenty drops 

 at a dose, may be given. Keep the animal in a comfortable place 

 and give good food. 



HAEMOPTYSIS— HEMOUEHAGE FROM THE lUNGS. 



This is usually caused by severe exertion when not in a suitable 

 condition. It is generally met with in the race horse. A ple- 

 thoric animal put to extra exertions will sometimes suffer hemor- 

 rhage. 



