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sixpence to that of the palm of the hand. In other cases the 

 blotches are intermingled with lumpy formations within the 

 skin, which range in size from a pea to a walnut. 



It is seldom in cases of this nature that the pulse is dis- 

 turbed, or that the general liveliness of the animal is known 

 to fail. 



Teeatment. — The scurfy variety of the malady cannot be 

 readily removed with medicine. The change produced within 

 the skin in these cases is usually of an obstinate character. 

 The principal means of cure will depend upon the skilful 

 hygienic management of the animal. A clever groom wUl 

 manage cases of this kind the best. 



The proper remedies to administer are Arsenicum 2, Sepia 

 2, and Sulphur. For hints relating to Diet the reader is 

 referred to Section VI. 



The papular form of the disease is rarely difficult to manage. 

 A quiet, cool stable, a simple mash or two of bran, together 

 with a few doses of Nux Vomica, will, in the generality of 

 cases, suffice to eifect all that is necessary. 



BULBOUS PEUBIGO. 



A fourth form of surfeit is a malady not hitherto described 

 by any veterinary writer. Prom its peculiarities I venture to 

 designate the disease as above named. 



Bulbous Prurigo is a common affection amongst horses 

 during the prevalence of hot weather, and sometimes (though 

 rarely) it is observed during the winter months. Heavy 

 draught horses are the most subject to its effects. Harness 

 horses are also occasionally affected by it, particularly those 

 which work severely and perspire much, such as livery and cab 

 horses. 



