504 RECIPES. 



There is no fear of giving too much. I have 

 known half a pound to be given in a few days 

 with good success. Hydrocyandic acid, 20 drops 

 in a Httle water, and put upon the tongue every 

 four hours, is an excellent remedy. Foment the 

 jaws with bags of hops steeped in hot water, and 

 bathe the line of the back from the pole to the 

 croup with mustard and vinegar. Be careful 

 not to allow the animal to be unnecessarily 

 excited by noises and confusion about him. Go 

 about him quietly ; keep a pail of bran slop 

 before him all the time. If the foot has been 

 injured, poultice with flaxseed meal, and keep 

 the wound open until a healthy action has been 

 established. 



TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN DISTEMPER 

 AND GLANDERS. 



The discharge from the nose in Glanders will 

 sink in water. In Distemper it will not. 



