WOKMS. 



909 



< urachms aloes, 



1 drachm tartar emetic, 



2 drachma ginger, 



About the size of a bean of calomel, and molasses enough to make into a 

 ball. To be given every morning for three days. 



FIG. 797. Strongula, enlarged. 



Dr. Hamill found that in treating inflammation of the extrem- 

 ities caused by injuries, such as getting a nail in the foot, where 

 excessive, that occasionally after giving a dose of aloes and calo- 

 mel large numbers of worms were expelled. Would advise from 

 two to four drachms calomel, with aloes according to size and 

 temperament of the horse. 



This is also corroborated by Dr. White, who advises to give 



FIG. 798. Taenia Solium, natural size. Fragments taken from distance to distance. 



The head is above, and very small. The last segments are longer than 



wide, show alternately the genital opening at the right and left. 



one or two drachms of calomel with a dose of physic ; or the calo- 

 mel at night, and a dose of physic in the morning. Or give a 

 drachm of calomel for three successive nights previous to the 

 physic. 



The folio whig for worms was given the writer by a veterinary 

 surgeon of very high standing: 



