MANGE. 925 
into an expression of excessive pleasure, and will continue motionless 
so long as the hand remains upon the crest. 
This sign, being witnessed, may be esteemed conclusive. Let such an 
animal be placed in the sunshine for an hour, should the weather per- 
mit; otherwise allow it to stand in the warmest house which is unoccu- ' 
pied; then have the coat thoroughly dressed or whisked, until all the 
loose scurf and incrustations are removed; afterward have the following 
ointment well rubbed in. Mind the man who whisks the horse goes 
near no other animal for eight and forty hours. See that every portion 
of the skin, from the tip of the nose to the point of the tail, is anointed; 
mark that no crevice or irregularity escapes, from the bottom of the 
coronet to the apex of the ears. 
Liniment for Mange. 
Animal glycerin . . . . . . . . . . . . Four parts. 
Creosote . «© 2.» 5 6 se se ws » eh 6» 6alfa part. 
Oilofturpentine . 2... 1. . ee). . One part. 
Oil of juniper Eee iice temttin ateect Half a part. 
Mix all together, shake well, and use. 
It is impossible to state accurately how much will be required to dress 
the horse—the disease, the coat, and the size vary so materially in dif- 
ferent animals. About one pint and a half is, however, the general 
quantity employed for one application; every portion of the coat must 
be saturated, and in that condition the animal should be left till two 
clear days have expired. Thus, supposing the liniment to be used upon a 
Monday, it is left on until the following Thursday. Then have the sur- 
face washed with soft soap and warm water; dry the body and allow 
the animal to stand in a warm spot as before, so that every portion of 
moisture may evaporate. Afterward employ the whisk as has been pre- 
viously directed; subsequently repeat the anointing. That operation 
must be again gone through for the third and last time after two clear 
days have once more expired, when the disease ought to be cured; all 
the insects should have perished, and the skin have been benefited by 
the stimulation to which it has been subjected. 
There are many preparations employed to cure mange. All have 
some repute, though all (save that already given) are attended with 
some danger. The author, however, will recite two, at the same time 
warning the reader that neither of those which follow can be sincerely 
recommended. 
Ointment for Mange. 
Strong mercurial ointment . . . . . Three ounces. 
Softsoap . . . . + + + + + + « One pound and a half. 
Mix. 
