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i or 7 is placed after the symbol, one for each measure 
to be used. Three ounces would be written 3ii}. 
A minim is about equal to a drop, depending, of 
course, on the fluidity of the drug and its manner of 
dropping. A drop may also be estimated to equal one 
grain. <A teaspoon holds about a fluid dram, a dessert 
spoon about two drams, and a tablespoon half a fluid 
ounce. <A good-sized tumbler holds about half a pint, 
or eight ounces. Teacups hold from six to eight 
ounces. 
Acetic Acid (see Vinegar). Pure acetic acid is used 
to remove warts. Soak warts well with it. 
Aconite Tincture. Horses, 10 to 20 drops ; cattle, 
20 to 30 drops ; sheep, 10 drops; dogs and pigs, 1 to 5 
drops. Good for fevers and inflammations, but should 
not be given when heart action is weak. Applied 
externally, it relieves pain, but should be used in small 
amounts. Poisonous. 
Alcohol, Whiskey, Brandy. Doses from 1 dram to 
4 ounces, depending on size and age. Should be largely 
diluted with water. Good for chills, depression and 
collapse, or when the animal is very weak. 
Aloes. Horses, 5 to 8drams; cattle, 1 to 124 ounces. 
Give as a ball. In small doses, 1 dram, it is a bitter 
tonic for horses and cattle. 
Alum. Horses, 1 dram; cattle, 3 drams; sheep, 
% dram; pigs, 24 dram. Used for diarrhea. In solu- 
tion, used for sore mouth. 
Alum, Burnt. Dusted on old sores and proud flesh. 
Ammonia Water. Horses, ?% ounce; cattle, 1 ounce; 
sheep, 2 drams; pigs and dogs, % to 1 dram. Dilute 
