246 The Horse Industry in New York State 



The treatment of bronchitis is not radically different from that 

 of other diseases of the respirjitorv apparatus — that is to say, 

 rest; fresh air; hviiienic siu'roinidiiiiis ; l»hniketiiii>- to protect the 

 animal from dranaht and sndden clianoc in toni|)eratnre ; liijht, 

 easily digested food, and a lil)eral supply of clean drinkino- water, 

 which may be kept constantly before the animal in a pail set in 

 the manger. 



As medicinal treatment, the fever mixture prescribed for laryn- 

 gitis, continued as long as the temperature remains above nor- 

 mal, should be given with half-ounce doses of nitrate of potash 

 three times daily in the drinking water. As an alterative and 

 Tonic, Fowler's Solution in ounce doses two or three times daily 

 will be found of marked benefit. This may be given in the drink- 

 ing water if prepared without the addition of lavender. Counter 

 irritation in the form of mustard paste applied to the chest and 

 covered with newspapers to protect soiling of the blanket, may 

 be given in many cases ; but severe blistering should be avoided, 

 as the pain and inconvenience suffered as a result of drastic 

 measures more than counteract the beneficial effects derived 

 therefrom. Thorough daily grooming of the body, and friction 

 applied to the leg;s, with bandages to equalize the circulation, fre- 

 {piently have a marked effect upon the temperature and general 

 condition of the animal. 



When the appetite is capricious, an effort should be made to 

 stimulate the desire for food by giving the animal two or three 

 apples, carrots, two or three ears of corn, steamed or scalded 

 oats, or oatmeal gruel. 



The return to work should be gradual, since the animal has 

 been suffering from a debilitating disease and overexertion or 

 exposure may lead to serious lung involvement. 



congestiox of the luxgs 

 By congestion is meant an increased flow of blood to the parts. 

 This is usually induced in the horse either by exhaustion in an 

 animal which has not been accustomed to hard work, or by a sud- 

 den chilling of the surface of the body when the animal is heated. 

 Hard or fast work means increased functional activity, and a 



