THE HORSE, ITS DISEASES. 



Causes. — The causes are unknown. It is supposed to be produced by 

 a variety of injuries, but principally as a reflex nervous action. It in- 

 creases with age and hard labor, and nervous excitement, and is a positive 

 unsoundness. 



What to do. — ^There is no cure. Rest, keeping the bowels open with 2 

 drachm doses of belladona daily, will lessen the spasms for a time ; but 

 fatigue or nervous excitement is sure to bring on a recurrence of the 

 attack. A careful driver will often prevent the disability being much 

 «bowii *»y being careful not to excite or overwork the horse. 



