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bulk, of a laxative nature, and given at least an hour before work. 

 A moderate supply of grass, roots, bran, oats or barley may be 

 given, but hay must be sparingly supplied and, if exclusively 

 clover hay, dry and dusty, is better withheld. In the north of 

 France horses with chronic bronchitis are maintained in a service- 

 able condition by a diet of cut straw and cut hay, well sifted to 

 remove all dust, mixed with oats and molasses and set aside in a 

 large cask to ferment before "being given to the animals. Tar 

 water may be the exclusive drink. 



A pint of linseed, well boiled, and given daily for a length of 

 time in succession is often of great value. 



