150 The Horse Farrier. 



around the edges of the nasal cavities, and is accompa- 

 nied by enlargement of the gland, and drooping of the ear, 

 we may be prepared for the worst ; for ten chances to one, 

 if it does not terminate in glanders. 



Treatment. — No 1. Take of alum, one pound, rosin, 

 one half pound, one half blue vitriol, grind and mix with 

 one half of ginger. Give one large spoonful every night 

 and morning ; in some cases bleed. 



ROARING. 



Symptoms. — An unnatural, loud, grunting sound made 

 by the animal in breathing, after a short gallop, pro- 

 duced in the act of inspiration, caused by obstructions 

 in the respiratory canal. Thickening of the membrane 

 sometimes is the result of strangles, chronic cough, ca- 

 tarrh, but more frequently is the result of tight reining, 

 by keeping the windpipe in one position, or in the absorp- 

 tion and paralyzation of the muscles, on one side, which 

 assist in opening and enlarging the entrance to the larynx, 

 by pulling back the arytenoid cartilages, as they are 

 termed. The consequence of this is, that an obstruction 

 takes place ; and, although the air can enter with suffi- 

 cient rapidity when the animal is at rest, yet when 

 respiration is hurried by exertion, a great noise is occa- 

 sioned by the air passing through the narrow aperture 

 with great rapidity. 



Treatment. — Remember that, in every chronic case 

 like this, the only hope of success depends on perseve- 

 rance. Whatever means is adopted, give it a fair trial. 

 Confirmed cases may be incurable. Those of recent date 

 may be cured where the obstruction can be detected. It 

 will be well to bleed, purge, and blister over the affected 

 parts ; when the physic acts, commence a course of fever 

 medicine ; if no relief is afforded, in two or three weeks, 

 change the treatment. If it arise from atrophy of the mus- 

 cles, let them be stimulated daily with hartshorn liniment, 

 or some such application, and frequent hard rubbing. If 

 from tumors, let them be removed. If the thyroid glands 

 are enlarged, they should be rubbed daily with stimula- 



