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however, be given in small quantities until his bowels 

 have been thoroughly purged out. 



To complete the cure, the following may be 

 given : — 



Bicarb, of soda ... 3 drachms, 

 Pulv. gentian .... 2 drachms, 

 Pulv. ginger .... 2 drachms ; 



these to be dissolved in a quart of hot ale ; to be given 

 the first thing in the morning in a tepid state of heat. 

 This may be repeated daily for ten days. 



It is hardly necessary to remark, that this disease 

 is in general extremely rapid in its effects, and the 

 utmost promptitude must be exercised in the reme- 

 dies. 



MAD STAGGERS. 



Symptoms. — This disease proceeds from inflamma- 

 tion of the brain. In the earlier stages it is difficult 

 to distinguish from the sleepy or stomach staggers. It 

 soon, however, assumes a different character. The 

 nostrils become distended, and he commences to 

 heave at the flanks ; his eyes assume a fixed, vacant, 

 and wild stare, which is followed by complete 

 delirium ; he becomes furious, and dashes about in a 

 violent manner from side to side, being quite un- 

 conscious of his actions. 



The mad staggers are considerably alike in their 

 symptoms to rabies. In the former of these mialadies 

 the horse retains his consciousness, and the violence 

 of his actions will depend upon the peculiar char- 

 acter of the madness. In some instances a desire 

 to be mischievous is manifested. 



Causes.— This disease may be caused by the 

 animal being too fat, too full of blood, or from a 

 fracture of the bones of the skull, or disease of the 



