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into action, their contraction produces a line extending down- 

 wards, and forwards along the flank. ^ The horse is also 

 generally pot-bellied, and has a great tendency to eat his 

 bedding and also to drink large quantities of water. A well- 

 marked symptom is the loud, prolonged, and hacking cough. 

 Changes of weather also affect the broken-winded horse. • 



Broken wind in a confirmed state is incurable, and no 

 reliance can be put upon the many specifics sold for the cure 

 of heaves. This disease may be palliated, and the horse 

 rendered serviceable for moderate work, by giving nutritious 

 food in small quantities, and feeding regularly. Occasional 

 doses of laxative medicine may be given with, advantage. 

 During the day the quantity of water should be restricted, 

 but at night he may have his regidar allowance. In fact, 

 more can be done to relieve this complaint by proper atten- 

 tion to feeding than by medicinal remedies. 



