252 • THEORY AND PRACTICE 



NYMPHOMANIA. 



This is a condition where the mare is always in heat. The 

 cHtoris is in a state of chronic congestion. Excess of passion in 

 the male is called satyriasis, but the disease is more common in 

 the human than among the lower animals. Females In this con- 

 dition are in heat all the time, but as a rule they do not breed. 

 The disease is more common in the cow than in other females 

 and it is due to luxurious living. Sometimes it may be caused 

 by cancer of the clitoris and in such cases it should be ampu- 

 tated. . Males should be put to harder work and the hygiene at- 

 tended to. Females should be spayed. 



HYSTERIA. 



Hysteria is an excessive nervous condition seen in females 

 only. The whole body is in a hyperaesthetic condition. It usu- 

 ally comes on with the period of oestrum. The genital organs 

 are congested and in the attacks that follow the symptoms are 

 similar to those of tetanus. The spasms may throw the animal 

 ofif her feet and are manifested by kicking, biting, etc. The tem- 

 perature runs high, sometimes to 112° F. Try bleeding the ani- 

 mal. If this does not work give gelsemium and bromide of 

 potash. Give a purgative and keep the animal quiet. 



LEUCORRHOEA. 



Leucorrhoea, is a muco-purulent discharge from the vagina 

 and uterus. The discharge is whitish in color and in most cases 

 it is caused by a retained placenta. The mare is usually un- 

 thrifty, becomes thin in flesh, has a staring coat and a more or 

 less purulent discharge. The trouble may run on for years if 

 not arrested. 



Wash out the uterus with half of one per cent of liquor 

 cresolis compositus U. S. P. once a day for a week, then twdce 

 a week for a week or two. If ulceration is present treat the 

 sore places with pure boracic. acid in the powdered state, and 



