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Do not bleed, as that measure will only insure effu- 

 sion, and, as in the brain, ultimately cause death or 

 dumbness. (Which see.) 



If there be much exaltation or excitement, give fifteen 

 drops of the tincture of aconite root every four hours, 

 till five or six doses are taken. If the contrary condition 

 be present, that is, depression, give from ten to fifteen 

 drops of the tincture of nux vomica four times a day, 

 for a few days, or a week, if necessary. These medicines 

 are best given in cold water, when the animal will 

 drink it; if not, mix with a cup of water, and drench 

 out of a stout-necked bottle. Feed the horse generously 

 and well. 



Aphtha — (See Mouth Diseases.) 



Atrophy — Wasting and shrinking of a part of the 

 muscle, as is seen in sweenie of the shoulder; consump- 

 tion and disease of the mesentery, and also palsy or 

 paralysis of the hind legs, from which the muscles of 

 the hip will be seen to have fallen away. 



Causes. The parts deprived of their proper use, action 

 or function. A long-continued com on the foot of a 

 horse, depriving him of the proper use of that limb, 

 will cause shrinking of the siibsmpularis muscle of the 

 shoulder. 



Treatment. Removal of the cause, and restoring the 

 functions of the parts to their proper condition. In 

 case of many joint diseases, it will be necessary to have 

 the horse walked before he is cured, to prevent too 

 much wasting of the parts from long standing and 

 want of use. 



Back Sinuses.— (See Sprain.) 



Baldness. — (See Skin Diseases.) 



Belly-ache. — (See Colic.) 



Big Head. — (See Osteoporosis.) 



