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Nitre . 1 02. 



Whey or thin gruel 1 pt. 



Oil, or melted lard (but caster oil 



is preferable) 6 to 8 oz. 



Mix. 



After the laxative, should the disease continue, 

 the following diink may be given: 



Alum 1 oz. 



Disolve it in a pint of hov water, and 



add — Oil of turpentine 2 oz. 



Powdered catechu, or terra japonica 1 oz 

 Mix. 



When red or bloody water is caused by strains or 

 a bruise in the loins, it is distinguishable by the ten- 

 derness of the part, the auimal giving way when it 

 is pressed upon, and by stiffness in the motion of the 

 hind parts. In this case, also, a laxative may be 

 given; and, if the injury is considerable, the loins 

 should be fomented with hot vinegar, and afterwards 

 covered with a fresh sheep's skin. 

 • Whenever the animal is observed to be frequent- 

 ly endeavoring to stale, voiding only a small quan- 

 tity with much pain and difficulty, turpentine and 

 all other diuretics, are improper; and decoction of 

 marsh mallows are most likely to afford relief 



"The Farmer's Assistant asserts that this disor 

 der has very rarely k/iown in .this country. 



Foul in the Font^ or Hoof Ail. 



Dr. Peck, an English writer, has given the fol 

 lowing account of this disorder and its treatment. 



^^ Symptoms. — A hard crack first appears be- 

 tween the claws, or hoofs, attended with consider- 

 able inflammation; afterwards a foeted and offensive 

 matter is discharged, similar to that of the grease 

 in a horse's heels; sometimes it appeariinth« form 



