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ginger, is generally added to it, and on some 

 occasions , opium. It is certainly a powerful 

 cordial, and may be advantageously employ- 

 ed when such remedies are required. It has 

 been given in the diarrhoea of horned cattle 

 with good effect. The dose is about half a 

 pint; but a horse accustomed to cordials 

 will take more. 



WINTER'S BARK. A pleasant stimu- 

 lant ; and though not commonly used in 

 veterinary practice, may be given with 

 good effect in cases of indigestion, and 

 weakness of stomach. 



The dose one ounce, every morning. 



WOLF'S BANE, or Aconite. A danger- 

 ons medicine in the horse, and never em- 

 ployed, its effect having been ascertained 

 npon glandered horses. 



WORM SEED. Not used in veterinary 

 medicine. 



WORMWOOD, a strong aromatic bit- 

 ter, but rarely employed as an internal re- 

 medy. It is a principal ingredient in fo- 

 mentations. Its essential oil is very strong, 

 and is sometimes added to worm-balls, but 



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