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escaped, after which it may be encouraged to heal. 



^Meantime the horse may be offered small feeds of crushed 



corn and a little hay, and the usual steps taken to 



rehabilitate his impoverished health. If he is very 



weak a tablespoonful, slightly damped, of the tonic 



pcwder made of 



Sulphate of iron ... ... 3 ozs. 



Powdered gentian ... 2 ozs. 



Powdered ginger ... ... 1 oz. 



Ground carraway ... ... 1^ ozs. 



Bicarbonate of soda ... \ oz. 



Locust bean meal ... i lb. 



may be given in the morning and evening feed. But it 

 must always be remembered that there is no tonic to 

 equal plenty of fresh air, gentle exercise, good grooming, 

 and a liberal supply of the best food. The use of 

 artificial tonics is always attended with a certain amount 

 of risk, and a groom should never be allowed a free 

 hand in such matters. 



