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 exhibit a white or yellow tough crust over the red 

 part: this warrants a repetition of the bleeding pre- 

 sently. As soon as the first blood is drawn, back- 

 rake, and throw up the opening clyster ; after which, 

 rub the sides of the chest, and between the fore leas» 

 very plentifully with spirits of turpentine. 



The reason of applying this is, that it inflames more 

 speedily than a blister, and hence is far preferable ; 

 and if a case should occur where it cannot be pro- 

 cured, scald the chest with a scalding hot mash ; but 

 either of the other applications are preferable. 



The legs should now be very well hand-rubbed, 

 and then bound up in hay-bands, but not tightly. 

 The horse must likewise be warmly cloathed, but the 

 stable should be rendered cool, though not cold. 



A Cough and Fever Powder [page 19] may 

 now be given in a horn of warm water, repeating 

 every three hours ; and in three hours from the first 

 bleeding, if the beating of the heart is still obscure,, 

 and the breathing difficult, take away two thirds of 

 the original quantity of blood drawn, without fear, 

 and renew the application to the sides. 



After the first symptoms are removed, if there is 

 great weakness, give thick gruel, with malt mashes ; 

 but avoid heatmg cordial drinks. 



LAMENESS. 

 Lameness may be the consequence of strains in the 

 muscles, ruptures of the tendons or sinews, or of 

 some of the small ligaments. It may originate also 

 in splents, spavins, ring-bones, thorough pins, &c. ; 

 or it may, as is very usual, arise from some disease 

 within the foot, as contraction, founder, thrush, dc. 



