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may be used. Spirits of camphor ten parts and turpentine two 

 parts, applied daily, are useful in relievinc^ the soreness of 

 rheumatic muscles. Salicylate of soda two ounces, fluid extract 

 of gentian one ounce, and sufficient water to make an eight-ounce 

 mixture may he given internally three times daily after feeding. 

 Of the above mixture horses and cattle may be given one-half 

 ounce and sheep and swine from one to two drachms. The 

 treatment should be continued for a period of from eight to ten 

 days or longer. It may be repeated in from one to two weeks. 



Fia. 30.— Atrophy of the muscles of the thigh resulting from an attack of azoturia. 



Iodide of potassium is very useful in the treatment of chronic 

 articular rheumatism. A very light diet should be fed and the 

 animal given as complete rest as possible. An occasional physic 

 should be given. 



Azoturia, Haemoglobinuria. — This is a disease of solipeds 

 affecting the muscles of the quarters. The affected muscles 

 become swollen, hard and paralyzed. The disease follows a 

 short rest, and rarely occurs when the animal is running in 

 pasture or idle for a long period. Animals that are fat or 

 rapidly putting on fat are predisposed to it. Animals that have 

 Lad one attack are predisposed to a second. 



