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sixpence to that of tlie palm of the hand. In other cases the 

 blotches are intermingled with lumpy formations within the 

 skin, which range in size from a pea to that of a walnut. 



It is seldom in cases of this nature that the pulse is dis- 

 turbed, or the general liveliness of the animal is known to fail. 



Teeatmekt. — The scurfy variety of the malady cannot 

 readily be removed with medicine. The change produced 

 within the skin in these cases is usually of an obstinate 

 character. The principal means of cure will depend upon the 

 skilful hygienic management of the animal. A clever groom 

 will manage cases of this kind the best. 



The proper remedies to administer are Arsenicum 3, Sepia 

 2, and Sulphur. For hints relating to diet the reader is 

 referred to Section YI. 



The Papular form of the disease is rarely difficult to 

 manage. A quiet cool stable, a simple mash or two of bran, 

 together with a few doses of Nux Vomica, will, in the generality 

 of cases, suffice to effect all that is necessary. 



BULBOUS PRUEIGO. 



A fourth form of Surfeit is a malady not hitherto described 

 by any veterinary writer. Prom its peculiarities I venture 

 to designate the disease as above named. 



Bulbous Prurigo is a common affection amongst horses 

 during the prevalence of hot weather, and sometimes (though 

 rarely) it is observed during the winter months. Heavy 

 draught horses are the most subject to its effects. Harness 

 horses are also occasionally affected by it, particularly those 

 which work severely and perspire much, such as livery and cab 

 horses. 



