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of stubbly hair, or ending in complete 

 destruction of the hairs. 



A horse may convey it from one part of 

 its body to another, or it can be transferred 

 to other animals and the converse. Paint 

 with Tincture of Iodine. 



Mud-Rash. 



If the body and legs are not thoroughly 

 cleansed, especially when the roads are 

 wet and muddy, the particles of sand, etc., 

 adhering to the skin produce eruption, 

 which if extensive causes irritation and a 

 slioht deoree of fever, hence the term 

 "mud-fever" is frequently applied. 



It is unquestionably the outcome of 

 neglect, and its appearance upon any 

 horse denotes idleness on the part of the 

 oToom. 



Vigorous shampooing with straw wisps 

 and the brush are the best preventatives 



