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warm mash, and put a cloth over him, when he will 

 •perspire through the night, and be nearly well next 

 morning. Tliis plan will also atiswer, if it be adopt- 

 ed immediately on perceiving the chilliness or shi- 

 vering. 



If the horse in consequence of coughing, dis- 

 charges mucus or phlegm through the nostrils, this 

 discharge should be encouraged by the followinsr 

 ball, whicii should be given every other night for 

 four or five times : 



Assafoetida, - _ _ 2 drachms. 



Liquorice powdered, - 2 drachms. 



A^enice turpentine, _ - 2 drachms. 



Sulphur, - _ - 1 drachm. 



Mixed in a ball. 



The horse to have bran mashes or carrots, to be 

 gently exercised, and kept moderately warm. The 

 following cordial ball may be given occasionally in 

 the interval between the other balls : 



Aniseeds bruised, - _ 4 ounces. 



Spanish liquorice, - _ 4 ounces. 



Liquorice powder, - - 4 ounces. 



Carraway seed, . _ 2 ounces. 



Aniseed balsam of sulphur, 2 ounces. 



Ginger, - - - - 4 drachms. 



Oil of aniseeds, - - 4 drachms. 



With honey sufficient to make it of a proper con- 

 sistence; to be divided into 12 balls. 

 Or the following cordial drink : 



Aniseeds, . - _ 1 ounce. 



Carraway seeds, - - 1 ounce. 



Grains of paradise, - 1 ounce. 



Aromatic confection, - half an ounce. 



Balsam of sulphur, - 2 ounces. 



Beat up the balsam with the yolk of an egg ; then 

 mix the powders, and give the whole in a pint of 



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