240 HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. 



This is a chemical union of potash with iodine, a costly 

 remedy for horse and cattle diseases, and in most cases 

 can be done very well without. Its action is that of an 

 absorbent, and is, therefore, used in swelling of the 

 glands, and other parts of the body. To get its full be- 

 nefit, it should be given in syrup or molasses, so that the 

 iodine will not be lost, leaving the water only behind. 



Dose. — From twenty to thirty grains for horses and 

 cattle, repeated three times in the day. For the dog, 

 five grains. 



(1.) Iodide of Arsenic. — Highly recommended by 

 some persons for glanders, farcy and purpura in the 

 horse. 



Dose. — Five grains given once a day, in cut or mixed 

 feed. 



(2.) Iodide of Copper. — A valuable remedy, but 

 costly. It should be used only for valuable horses, 

 in cases of debility and loss of condition, mixed in cut 

 or mixed feed. 



Dose. — From one to two drachms, given twice or three 

 times in the day. 



(3.) Iodide of Iron. — This is even more valuable 

 than that of the iodide of copper, and is given for the 

 same purpose, and in the same doses. To use the iodide 

 of iron once, it will be used again. Its high price is the 

 only drawback. Iodide of iron enters into the powders 

 and balls which are given to the English race horses, 

 whilst in the trainer's hands ; — a high recommendation. 



(4.) Iodide of Sulphur. — A valuable remedy in 

 mange, and other skin diseases, and may be given inter- 

 nally also, in the same disease. 



Dose. — For horses, give two to four drachms in the 



