32 THE STAGGERS. 



of tlie head, with inflamed eyes, nearly closed; 

 he kicks, rears and plunges, seemingly uncon- 

 scious of what he -is doing; it is dangerous for 

 any one to approach him in this state; the fears 

 and forehead hot, accompanied by a burning 

 fever. 



Treatment — Kemedy. 



The first step to be taken in this disease is to 

 relieve the overloaded organs of the brain, which 

 should be done by opening the neck or jugular 

 vein with a large lancet, that the blood may flow 

 freely. No definite quantity of blood need be 

 taken, but let it run until the horse begins to 

 falter and blow; or, perhaps, with niore assur- 

 ance of success, until he falls. Immediately 

 after inject freely with warm water, and give as 

 a drench ^ ounce of aloes^ ^ ounce of ginger^ 

 and I pint of warm water; feed on bran mash 

 and green meal. 



