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the animal was profuselj^ bled. When the 

 suppression of urine was observed, diuretics 

 were given. In some cases the disease is 

 cured by an effort of nature; sometimes it 

 continues so lono- as to cause inilammation of 

 the bowels. 



Molloi Grease. 



This ako is a disease of the intestines, 

 i&nd generally dependant on some constitutional 

 »ffectii>n. Horses that ])a\ e been well fed and 

 had but little exercise are more hable to this 

 complaint. Though su^h horses appear sk'^ek 

 and fat,, they are not fit for violent or long 

 •continued exertion, unless brought to it gradu- 

 ally ; therefore, when suddenly put to work in 

 ihi«' slate^aiid particularly if employed in hunt-- 



