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found in and around the large intestine near the fundament, 

 and are often of a very annoying nature. 



The long, round worm is from six to eight inches in length, 

 resembling the common angle worm or the same worm found in 

 man. 



The needle worm occupies the large bowels, sometimes in 

 incredible quantities ; they are from three-fourths of an inch to 

 two inches in length. They are slim and sharp pointed ; great 

 numbers of them often descend into the rectum, and be- 

 come very troublesome. 



Symptoms. "When worms are troubling a horse much his 

 coat becomes unthrifty in appearance, the hide tight and belly 

 tucked up ; the appetite is greedy. Cough may sometimes be 

 caused by worms, but the most reliable symptoms are a rough 

 scaly appearance about the fundament, and the discharge of a 

 whitish yellow mucus, which dries up and leaves sticky yellow- 

 ish scales about the anus. This generally indicates the pres- 

 ence of needle worms. A horse troubled with needle worms or 

 pin worms will generally show signs of uneasiness, frequently 

 rubbing his tail or tucking it under and switching. There 

 are a great many remedies given for the destruction of these 

 annoying pests ; I will mention a few of them that I consider 

 most reliable. 



WORM BALL. 



This should be given at night and followed next morning by 

 the following purge : 



Linseed oil, .... 1 pint. 



Spirits of Turpentine, . . 2 drachms 



WORMS IN COLTS. 

 Give santorimine three times a day in a little bran or oats ; 



