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make up the dcficienc}-. The cough in this 

 case is a ery distressing and ahnost continual, 

 and sometimes recurs with such violence, that 

 '.ve feel apprehensive of its hursting some 

 blood^'essel. Broken wind is generally the 

 consequence of this stage of catarrh. (See 

 Broktn Wind.) When the complaint has pro- 

 ceeded thus far, there is no probabihty of 

 curing it; but if it be properly treated at first, 

 it scarcely ever runs such lengths : it is 

 therefore highly necessary to pay attention 

 to colds, though they may appear trifling, 

 and keep the horse from work until perfectly- 

 cured. Were this done, we should seldom 

 hear of incurable coughs, roaring, broken 

 wind, &c. — complaints now so common, 

 and so frequently the cause of disputes 

 and lawsuits in the purchase and sale of horses. 

 On the first attack of coldXet the horse be bled in 

 proportion to his strength and the violence of 

 the attack : then give a laxative, and let his 

 diet consist of hay and bran mashes. As 

 checked peri^>iration is commonly the cause 

 of the disease, the head, ears, and whole 

 body should be kept much warmer than usual : 

 a close stable however is improper. Warm 

 water auvl warm mashes should be given fre- 



