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to turn yellow. The inner surface of the lips, cheeks and tongue, 

 the conjunctiva, and in some cases the transparent cornea and 

 iris as well, become yellow, manifesting the diffusion of l)ile 

 over the body. The fa?ces even are of a yellowish tinge. The 

 urine is thick and contains the same bilious tinge. The horse 

 will lie down, look at its right side, and so-on get up again. If 



Fig. 124— Inflammation of the Liver. 



the right side be pressed upon the animal will flinch. Lameness 

 in the off shoulder has been observed. 



Treatment. — Give eight drachms of aloes, and follow with 

 twenty drops of the tincture of aconite, given every two hours. 

 Ipecacuanha is of value in the treatment of this disease. Calo- 

 mel and other liver stimulants should not be given. Counter- 

 irritation, as mustard over tlie region of the liver, is of great 

 service. Potassium iodide, in onc-drachm dose should be given 

 three times a day. The food should be of the best quality. 

 Scalded bran should be given the first few days, then give grass 

 or some nutritious diet. 



The disease frequently occurs in the chronic form, giving rise 



