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dula, at the same time giving internally six drops of the same, thoroughly 
mixed with a little water. Equal parts of Venetian turpentine and lard 
make a good application; and equa] parts of mercurial ointment and lard 
are beneficial. Of the three remedies the first is the best. Should the 
muscles of the back as well as the skin be injured, causing serous sacs in 
the skin, foment and apply arnica-lotion. This failing, lay open the sac 
and dress with calendula-lotion. Use care with the harness and saddle. 
WORMS IN THE SKIN. 
Worms in the skin are sometimes found in tumors, resulting from the 
gad-fly depositing its eggs. The tumor may be as large as a pigeon’s egg, 
and more than one may be found. They occur mainly in the back and 
loins. To remove this trouble, put a few drops of carbolic-acid lotion 
where the eggs have been deposited, either before or after the hatching. 
BITES AND STINGS OF INSECTS. 
The irritation resulting from these may be relieved by applying exter- 
nally arnica-lotion. As a preventive of the biting, rub on the body, es- 
pecially the flanks, a strong infusion or tea of green elder-leaves. 
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