138 THE nOKSE AND ITS DISEASES. 



"WTien the above has ceased to operate, give in a bran 

 mash every evening for nine days : — 



Calomel i drachm. 



Nitre 3 ounces. 



The swelled part to be fomented three times a day with 

 very hot decoction of marsh mallows, three gallons ; salt 

 one pint ; vinegar one pint, and a rowel may be introduced 

 at the lower part of the swelling, and also in the chest. 



After he has taken the above powder for nine days, give 

 the following in a ball :— 



Aloes 5 drachms. 



Calomel 2 ,, 



Ginger 2 ,, 



"When the whole system is affected with this disease, 

 the extremities swelled, the sores numerous, and the 

 animal assumes a haggard apj^earance, the following 

 may be given every day for a week : — 



Cantharides 3 grains. 



Arsenic 4 ,, 



Pepper 1 scruple 



Sulphate of Iron 1 drachm. 



Made into a ball. 



The horse to have very gentle exercise, and good 

 nourishing food, such as boiled potatoes, carrots and oats ; 

 he must not be exposed to wet or cold, and his clothing 

 should be warm. A horse afflicted with farcy, should 

 be separated from those in health. 



Glanders. 



Cause. —It is difficult to ascertain the primary' cause 

 of this disease, it is however said to arise from contagion 

 or improper stable management ; close and ill ventilated 

 rotables mostly witness its ravages, or it may be produced 



