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meal should be given to tlie auimal. These cases 

 being troublesome, they are best treated by the 

 qualified veterinary surgeon, when he can be 

 obtained. 



FISTULA. 



This disease is precisely similar to poll-evil, its 

 location only giving it a different name. It occurs 

 more frequently than pcU-evil, arises from the 

 same causes, and requires the same treatment. 

 For more full particulars of these diseases, see 

 Dr. R. Jennings's work on " The Horse and his 

 Diseases." 



WATER FARCY. 



This disease is known by swelling of the legs, 

 sheath, belly, &c. In young horses the parts are 

 hot, and painful to the touch ; while in old ones, 

 there appears to be no pain on pressure, but the 

 marks of the fingers will remain behind for some 

 time after. Hand-rubbing and moderate exercise 

 are very necessary, and give in the feed Dr. R. 

 tfenning's Tonic Powder. 



LOCKED JAW. 



Thi.T disease is the result of injuries, such as 

 picking up or running nails in the feet, metallic 

 or other substances taken into and wounding 

 the stomach or intestines ; worms are occasionally 

 Bupposed to give rise to this disease, &c. The 

 first indications of its approach, are a straggling 



