112 DISEASES OF THE HOESE. 



may reasonably be expected, if the following directions are fol- 

 lowed. This disease, being similar to a spavin in the hock- joint, 

 should have similar treatment. If the part is very hot, reduce the 

 temperature by cold cloths ; or perhaps hot fomentations may work 

 well instead of the cold ; then apply a mild blister. 



To Kill Lice on Horses. 

 Place your horse in a warm place and wash him thoroughly with 

 1 ounce of arsenic dissolved in a pail of water. 



Hen and human lice thrive well on horses, and the above recipe 

 will always exterminate them. 



Condition Potvders. 



G-entian Root, pulverized 2 oz. 



Anise Seed, pulverized ••• 1 oz. 



Ginger 1 J*. 



Fenugreek Seed 1 oz - 



Seed of Sumach Berries, pulverized 1 oz. 



Antimony 1 oz - 



Mix with one pound of brown sugar. Nothing better for colds 

 and coughs, and to improve a horse's appetite. 



Liniment of Extraordinary Merit for all Purposes. 



Turpentine 1 P int - 



Apple Yinegar 1 pint. 



Eggs ! P int - 



Chloroform 1 dram. 



Carbolic Acid 1 dram. 



Bottle tight and shake well before using. 

 Condition Potvder. 



Ashes • 1 quart- 

 Flax-seed Meal 1 quart. 



g! a lt 2 tablespoonsf ul. 



