136 Stable Management. 



be thinly spread over the stall floors and other 

 parts wherever dung or urine has been deposited. 



The prices to be paid for these articles are, 

 for black ashes about 2Jd. per Ib. ; M'DougalFs 

 disinfecting powder, 10s. per cwt. ; and crude car- 

 bolic acid, 2s. 6d. per gallon. 



When contagious diseases are known to arise 

 in a stable, remove the diseased animal at once. 

 Carry with him all harness, clothing, stable 

 utensils, &c., which have been used for his pur- 

 poses ; do not use anything belonging to him for 

 another ; and those in attendance upon him should 

 not go into the stable where healthy animals are 

 confined. 



Lastly, carry out all injunctions which may be 

 given by the veterinary surgeon in attendance. 

 He has many strong reasons for enforcing regu- 

 lations which may not be understood by others. 

 Upon these his success depends. Grooms should 

 therefore strictly act in concert with him, and 

 faithfully carry out his desires. 



Lighting of Stables. One of the greatest 

 causes of a want of cleanliness is the absence of 

 light in stables. It also gives rise to other in- 

 conveniences. 



When stables are badly lighted, or have no 

 windows, dirt accumulates, foul gases are formed, 

 and the animal's health suffers in consequence. 

 In dark stables the men cannot see to clean the 

 floors properly, the air becomes impure, and 

 ventilation interfered with. During the night, 



