On Drenching Horses. 



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Best of all is the old-fashioned drencJunr/-Jiorn, Avhen one 

 has had a little practice with it, and kno\ys how to manage 

 it. The most desirable shaj^e is one in which the point of 

 the horn turns downward, while the large end has an oblique 

 opening turned in the upw^ard direction, as in this figure : 



FIG. 6. — THE BEST SHAPE OF A DRENCHING HORN. 



Drenches ought always to be thoroughly mixed and well- 

 shaken before being given, and if a violent fit of coughing 

 comes on during their administration, they should be sus- 

 pended and the animal set free for a few minutes. 



We shall now proceed to give special directions for drench- 

 ing various animals, adopting as our guide that able veteri- 

 narian, Prof. John Gamgee. 



RULES FOR DEENCHIXG A HORSE. 



As regards the process of exhibiting a drench to a horse, 

 it is not always well understood; and hence serious and fatal 

 consequences have resulted from the exhibition of remedies 

 in the liquid form. 



The rules to observe are : 



First, Hold the horse's head up at a moderate height, 

 so that the line of the face is horizontal. 



Secondly, Secure the tongue to prevent the lapping out of 

 the liquid, but allow of sufficient movement of lips, tongue, 

 cheeks, and jaws, so as not to interfere with the first act of 

 swallowing. To draw the tongue forcibly outwards is very 



