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124), and would cause the dung in the neigh- 

 bouring stalls to assume the consistence of 

 mud, with the result that it would be difficult 

 to remove, and would soil everything In reach. 

 Besides, It would be difficult to remove such 

 a filthy mess. 



After all the dung and wet hay has been 

 taken out of a stall, any damp or dirty spots on 

 the floor can be disinfected by sprinkling 

 powdered gypsum, quick-lime, or some anti- 

 septic powder (McDougall's, for instance) over 

 them. Gypsum (plaster of Paris), which very 

 readily absorbs ammonia, is probably the 

 best. Quick-lime, which has great affinity 

 for water, should be used with care, on 

 account of its corrosive action on the feet 

 of horses. Chloride of lime should not be 

 employed, because the chlorine given off from 



