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be given, say a pint of linseed oil, and a tablespoonful or two 

 of powdered chalk or baking soda be mixed with the pail of 

 drink. For the cure we rely on iodine^ which was first dis- 

 covered by the English veterinarian, Professor Dick, to be 

 almost a specific in this disease. A convenient formula is : 



No. 170. Iodine, ^ 20 grains. 



Iodide of potassium, 1 drachm. 



Carbonate of soda, 4 drachms. 



This dose to be given three times a day in water. 



Or, as recommended by Mr. Chawner, we may give : — 



No. 171. Fowler's solution of arsenic, 1 oz. 



This amount in a pint of water morning and evening. 



The formula preferred by Mr. Finlay Dun is : — 



No. 172. Iodine, i drachm. 



Sulphate of iron, 2 drachms. 



Powdered gentian, J oz. 



Make into a ball with molasses, syrup or meal and water. 



This dose is to be given once, or in bad cases, twice daily; 

 rarely are more than six doses required to effect a perfect 

 cure. 



Other receipts of service in various instances are : — 



No. 173. Iodide of potash, 6 drachms. 



Alum, powdered, J oz. 



Mix into twelve balls, and give one morning and evening. 



No. 174. Creasote, | drachm. 



Vinegar, 3 oz. 



Give daily in a pint of water. 



BLACK WATER OF HORSES-H.ffiMATURIA— AZOTTJRIA. 



Definition. — A disease of the general system, characterized 

 by a large excess of urea in the blood, by urine of a dark 

 coffee color, and by spasms of the muscles of the hind quar- 

 ters. 



This is not a common disease, and its exact nature is as yet 

 open to question. It attacks both horses and mares, but es- 



