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holds the tongue, places his thumb round the lower jaw, and with his 

 fingers causes the horse to open his mouth whilst the draught is poured 

 out of the horn or bottle with the right hand." 



General Advice. An owner of stock should keep on hand some of 

 the more common, and useful drugs so as to be ready for emergencies. 

 He should also be provided with a few of the most useful surgical instru- 

 ments. Do not waft till some animal is sick before studying the symp- 

 toms of the various diseases. As soon as you learn that an animal in 

 tne neighborhood is sick, go and look at it. It is not necessary for you 

 to offer any advice in the matter, but by observation and reading you 

 will soon be able to determine the disease as soon as seen. If you 

 know the disease for a certainty and also the remedy, there is no reason 

 why "ith careful nursing you cannot cure it, if capable of being cured, 

 as well as any one. A veterinarian has to study and observe for three 

 years before he is considered capable to recognize all the various dis- 

 eases; so do not be discouraged, if you have to spend some time before 

 you feel sure as to the trouble. Each effort will make you more confi- 

 dent and proficient. Study the pulse of the various anima!,s and count 

 the respirations. Remember it is only by careful study that you can 

 succeed. 



