EXERCISES 23s 



strict attention should be given to cleanliness and sanitary 

 conditions in preparing food for the young foal. 



Colic in Horses. — CoHc causes more deaths among 

 horses than any other single complaint. It is of two 

 kinds, spasmodic or cramp colic, and flatulent or wind 

 cohc. Spasmodic cohc is the more violent and comes 

 on more rapidly. Injudicious feeding, standing in drafts 

 of air, and drinking too much cold water are some of 

 the causes of spasmodic colic. The horse tramps in the 

 stall, paws, bends the knees, turns the head around to 

 the side, has a worried look, lies down and rolls, and 

 shows other signs of distress. The pain comes periodi- 

 cally; the horse for a few minutes seems well, then the 

 symptoms of the trouble suddenly reappear. Flatulent or 

 wind coHc comes on more slowly, and is caused by fer- 

 mentation of food in the large intestine. Proper feeding 

 and care will prevent most of the attacks of colic. 



In all cases of colic it is much better to call a reHable 

 veterinarian than to resort to home treatment. 



EXERCISES 



1. Does fast driving have any effect upon the amount of 

 feed required by horses ? If so, what ? 



2. What special attention does the farm work horse require 

 in spring ? 



3. Why do horses need more concentrated feeds than cattle ? 

 Can a work horse be kept in condition on rough feed ? Why ? 



4. Describe a good method by which a young foal may be 

 raised by hand. 



HOME PROJECT 



Take entire care of the farm work horses . or the driving team 

 for any given period, using the best of methods in this work. 



