SWEANEY. YS 



near the liip bone; it would cause the horse to 

 become very lame. This disease should be 

 attacked when first discovered, and never suffer 

 it to run on until the horse becomes very lame 

 and the parts much sunken. 



Remedy. 



Take 1 pint strong vinegar, 

 " 1 gill spirits turpentine, 

 " 1 oz. pulverized saltpetre. 

 Put all into a bottle, shake, mix and dissolve 

 well, and it is fit for use. Rub the liniment on 

 the sunken parts with the hand as much as will 

 soak in twice a day, until it becomes sore, and 

 the skin gets loose; then apply once a day until 

 all is used. This liniment will never fail in 

 curing if applied properly, and is the only safe 

 and sure remedy for sweaney. I have never 

 known it to fail; you may grease with sweet 

 oil 1 day after using the last time. This lini- 

 ment will take off the hair, but it will do no 

 harm, as the hair will come out in a short time 

 as fine as ever, and will not leave the least 

 blemish. The liniment must act on the skin, 



