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plan — unless contra-indicated— to exercise 

 freely during" this time. 



When the physic has began its work, the 

 animal should not be driven, but kept in- 

 doors, until such time as all danorer of over- 

 purging has passed, when it may be turned 

 out to grass, or driven as the case may be. 



Excessive purgation produces colic and 

 sometimes— which is still more serious — 

 founder in the feet. 



Disinfectants. 



There are agents for destroying pesti- 

 lential odours in stables, etc., and are 

 extensively employed not only for this 

 purpose, but also with a view to limiting or 

 controlling the spreading of contagious 

 diseases such as, influenza, glanders, etc. 



The disinfectant in most general use is 

 carbolic acid, preferably in the liquid form. 

 If the common brown acid be purchased, 



