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.ose its action frorr. over-fulness, anc fever and other 

 diseases ensue. Besides the distention from swelled 

 grain, there may be gases from fermentation. 



The general opinion among farmers has been, thajt 

 after a creature has eaten too much grain, he must not 

 drink, lest the water cause swelling of the grain. Some 

 say he would better drink ; and our opinion has been, 

 that he would better drink moderately of salt water, or 

 of an alkaline solution, as this will absorb the gas, and 

 prevent swelling and fermentation, and at the same 

 time supply moisture to the dry stomach. 



On this contested point, we have obtained the opinion 

 of Dr. Holmes, of the Maine Farmer, who makes the 

 following judicious remarks : — " The injury arises from 

 two causes, the swelling of the mass by absorption of 

 the juices and Jluids in the stomach, and gases arising 

 from fermentation. The animal should drink moder- 

 ately, for the grain, warmed and moistened by the stom- 

 ach, will swell, and by absorbing all the juices in the 

 stomach, is apt to bring on a fever. A small portion of 

 water will relieve the dryness in the stomach, and put 

 the mass of grain in a condition to move out of the 

 system." 



Remedies. Give drink moderately, and let it include 

 a good dose of lime or chloride of lime, or a lye of wood 

 ashes. If the case be severe, back -rake, and give injec- 

 tions — exciting ones, if obstinate constipation require it. 

 Soon after giving the alkaline solution, give a pint of 

 any kind of oil, or melted lard. A little gentle exercise 

 may be useful. Ardent spirit of any kind is good, or 

 any warm stimulant in a small coripass, as Cayenne 

 pepper or hot drops, as it checks fermentation, and 

 warms and excites the stomach to action. For some time 

 after, feed lightly, and treat kindly, for the stomach will 

 be weak and tender. 



HIDE -BOUND. 



This often results from poor keeping and bad usage ; 

 sometimes from surfeit. The animal grows poor, his 

 skin becomes dry and rigid, and seems to adhere to his 



