64 HORSES. 



ROARING. 



Causes. — Influenza, sore throat, cough, neglected cold, 

 hereditary predisposition. The various degrees of this affection 

 are described as: — whistling, thick wind, and roaring, but the 

 causes are very much the same, only that thick wind is more 

 frequently the sequel of bronchitis. 



It is not too much to say for EUiman's, that roaring may 

 be prevented by its timely use. 



Trainers of racing stock attach the greatest importance to 

 the least sign of catarrh, as evidenced by sore throat or cough. 



Tpeatment. — The same as for sore throat. A tube introduced 

 into the windpipe may be necessary. 



COUGH. 



A noise made in the effort to expel some foreign 

 matter, or some secreted matter in the air passages, causing 

 irritation. 



If the irritation exists in the fauces or the larynx, the 

 throat from Ear to Ear should be well rubbed every day with 

 EUiman's and the rubbing should be continued down the wind 

 pipe, until the parts become sore — the horse should be fed on 

 green meat if it can be obtained, if it cannot, then upon crushed 

 oats, bran, and a little chaff scalded together; pour boiling 

 water upon the food, then cover over for a time and give a fair 

 feed of the mixture when cool four times a day, carrots should 

 be given, but little, if any dry food. The legs should be kept 

 warm with woollen bandages, the horse should be well clothed, 

 and kept in a ivell aired loose box, draught should be avoided. 



Small doses of Digitalis, tartar emetic, and nitrate of 

 potash made into a ball with tar and one given every night 

 have often produced a very beneficial effect. The proportions 

 should be f drachm Digitalis — i drachm Tartar Emetic — 2 

 drachms Nitrate of Potash. Linseed tea should be given as 

 a drink. 



