116 SPEAEED CORN. — MALT. 



Speaeed Coen. — Speared corn is simply corn in the 

 sprouted state. The way to prepare it is as follows : — Put the 

 requisite quantity of grain (either oats or barley) into a bucket, 

 and pour upon it as much cold water as will suffice to thoroughly 

 cover the corn; then place the vessel aside for twenty-four 

 hours in a cool shady place ; at the end of which time, pour off 

 the water and spread the corn upon the floor, at least two inches 

 thick, and there let it remain until it sprouts ; it is then ready 

 for use. 



I frequently prescribe speared corn for sick horses during 

 the convalescent stage, when the appetite is languid, and the 

 system low and feeble. Too much should not be prepared at 

 once, in case it is hkely to be required d&ilj for some time, as 

 it soon becomes sour and musty. 



Malt. — " Malt," says Blaine, " forms an excellent cordial in 

 cases of debility, and, when continued, it becomes a permanent 

 tonic : it has also some pectoral qualities ; but in active 

 inflammations of the chest it is too stimulant. Malt is also an 

 excellent alterative : in Earcy, in Grease, and in Mange also, 

 when accompanied with emaciation, I have used it with extreme 

 efficacy ; but in such cases it should be given in considerable 

 quantities wdthout admixture with other corn, and even with as 

 little hay as possible." Malt should be given as a mash mixed 

 with bran. 



Qeeen Pood. — Carrots are excellent fodder for the horse, 

 both in health and sickness. They are a very nutritious 

 vegetable, and there are few horses but will partake of carrots, 

 when most other kinds of food would either be injurious or 

 distasteful. They are usually given to the sick animal when 

 convalescence is established. It is better to wash them clean 

 before they are given. 



