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renowned Steer's Opodeldoc. A cheaper and simpler 

 liniment will do as well. 



Lotions. — These are sjmonymous with washes, and are 

 noticed under the several ingredients which go to their 

 formation, as copper, zinc, lead, ammonia, acetic acid, etc. 

 The common lotions in use are : 



(A) LOTION FOR EXTERNAL INFLAMMATION. 



Goulard's Extract .... 

 Acetic acid (vinegar) 

 Spirits of wine, or gin 



Water 



Mix, and apply with a calico bandage. 



1 ounce. 



2 ounces. 

 4 ounces. 

 1 quart. 



(B) LOTION FOR INFLAMED LEGS, OR GALLED BACK. 



Sal ammoniac 1 ounce. 



Vinegar 4 ounces. 



Spirits of wine . . . . .2 ounces. 

 Tincture of arnica . ... 2 drachms. 



Water J pint. 



Mix. 



(C) LOTION FOR FOUL ULCERS. 



Sulphate of copper 

 Nitric acid 

 Water 

 Mix. 



1 ounce. 

 ^ ounce. 

 8 to 12 ounces. 



Mashes. — A leading article in stable economy, and 

 justly so. A mash given occasionally to a horse that is 

 otherwise fed on dry meat prevents him from becoming 

 dangerously costive. To the overworked and tired horse 

 nothing is so refreshing as a warm mash with his usual 

 allowance of corn in it. The art of getting a horse into 

 apparent condition for sale, or giving him a round and 

 plump appearance, consists principally in the frequent 

 repetition of mashes ; and from their easiness of digestion 

 and the mild nutriment which they afford, as well as their 

 laxative effect, they form the principal diet of the sick 

 horse. 



Mashes are made by pouring boiling water on bran, and 



