104 CONKEY'S STOCK BOOK 



MARES DYING Preventive treatment: Keep the breeding mare at 



AT TIME OF steady light work right up to the time of foaling, but 



FOALING under no circumstances overwork her or abuse her with 



harsh treatment of any sort. Do not feed too much 



coarse bulky feed but give her the best hay, and a nice grain and bran ration, 

 throughout the whole period of gestation. Keep the system open by 

 occasional tonic treatment with Conkey's Stock Tonic mixed with the regu- 

 lar feed, or use the veterinary salt already urged, made up of 9 parts com- 

 mon barrel salt and 1 part Conkey's Stock Tonic, mixed thoroughly and 

 left where she can help herself anytime. Examine all hay carefully and 

 feed none that is moldy or musty. Occasional doses of Conkey's Horse 

 Tonic in the later months will be very beneficial, and this same Horse Tonic 

 is excellent for bringing the mare back to normal condition after foaling. 



Losing mares and colts is expensive business. Usually it is entirely 

 preventable by proper management, and the few suggestions given above 

 cover the main points to be considered. 



MENINGITIS This is sometimes confused with Azoturia or stiffness 



(SPINAL) in the muscles or legs, muscular spasm, etc., with loss 



of sensation. Often there is paralysis in whole or part, 



affecting the throat. If the horse is not able to swallow, treatment is hope- 

 less. Treatment in general is cold applications to the spine in the lumbar 

 region, or in severe cases a counter irritant, such as mustard plaster or 

 strong blister. For this we advise Conkey's Blister, rubbed over the spine 

 lightly as directed on packages. The paralyzed muscles will need a stimu- 

 lating liniment, such as Conkey's Warming Liniment, which every stock- 

 owner should keep on hand. 



If there is much paralysis it will be necessary to get the horse off 

 its feet into a sling, and the bowels and bladder will have to be emptied 

 regularly by enema and catheter, but at this serious stage the case would 

 undoubtedly be in the hands of a veterinarian. When the acute symptoms 

 lessen give the horse a tonic stimulant such as Conkey's Horse Tonic, 

 which can be mixed with water as a drench, or given with a syringe. 



MILK FLOW Dry off the mare by cutting off all corn, all graz- 



HOW TO STOP IT ing, limiting the amount of drinking water, and 

 keeping her on hay only. Each day strip away 

 part of the milk and rub the bag with camphorated oil. 



MOON Discussed under Blindness, which read. Note that Moon 



BLINDNESS Blindness (Periodic Opthalmia) can be prevented in its 

 early stages but in later stages is incurable. 



MOUTH SORES Examine the mouth frequently to see if any teeth 

 need attention, also to see if the bit is comfortable. 



If any sore patches are found treat these with Conkey's Healing Powder, 

 lightly dusted on, or use Conkey's Nox-i-cide Dip and Disinfectant solution,, 

 */2 teaspoonful to a cup of water and wash out the mouth with a soft cloth.. 

 In this strength the solution is excellent antiseptic treatment and if a little: 

 of it should be swallowed will prove beneficial rather than otherwise. 



NASAL The symptom is a mucous discharge from the nostril. Compare 



GLEET under Colds, Catarrh, Distemper, etc. If the discharge is from 



one nostril only, look carefully for a diseased upper molar, as. 



this may be the cause of the trouble. Note symptoms of Glanders and 



