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speedily converted into an insoluable oxide, the animals 

 so treated will die in a month or two. — (See Lead 

 Poisoning.) 



(1.) Oxide of Lead. — This preparation of lead is used 

 in the manufacture of common sticking plaster, or 

 Diachylon. 



(2.) Iodide of Lead. — (See Iodine.) 



(3.) Acetate of Lead. — Sugar of Lead. — Solution of 

 acetate of lead is known by the name of Goulard's Extract 

 of Lead, and was formerly, and is still by some persons 

 recommended, and used in cases of sprains, and as a wash 

 for diseased eyes. Better, and less injurious agents are 

 now used by the educated veterinary surgeon. 



Observe. — Goulard's Extract, or lead water, should never 

 be used in diseases of the eye, as it can do no good beyond 

 what cold water can do, but it dulls the eye, by making 

 it hazy and opaque. It will be well to remember this, 

 and act upon it, not minding what old and antiquated books, 

 and individuals may say, or think, in regard to what is here 

 recommended. 



Lime. — Oxide of Calcium (which see.) 



Carbonate of Lime. — (See Chalk.) 



Linseed. — Linum Usitatissimum. — Ground flaxseed 

 makes the best poultice, as it is less irritable, and retains 

 its moisture better than most articles in use for that 

 purpose. 



Calce Meal. — That portion which is kept after the oil 

 has been expressed from the seed, is a good feed for horses 

 and cows, given occasionally, and makes a good and much 

 cheaper poultice than the most costly seed. 



Linseed OiL — Oleum Lini. — This is a good and safe 



