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Treatment. — If she has been remaining in the stable, turn 
her out so that there may be plenty of gentle exercise every 
day. Give powders of 
Mix thoroughly together and give a teaspoonful twice a 
day in the feed until she foals. 
This is not a serious disease, but it is well not to neglect 
treatment, atthough it usually disappears after delivery. 
23. Premature Delivery (Abortion). 
If a mare be liable to lose her foal or be delivered before 
her natural time, it usually occurs before the sixth month. 
It may occur, however, after that time. 
Causes. — It usually comes as a result of a severe strain 
of some kind, such as that necessary in pulling or backing a 
heavy load, slipping or falling, etc. The smell or sight of 
blood may cause it. 
Symptoms. — There is uneasiness. She lies down and 
stands up alternately. The labor pains soon come on and 
the water bag makes its appearance. Should conditions be 
favorable, delivery takes place in the usual manner. 
Treatment. — Should there be difficulty, proceed as directed 
in Sub-division II. of this chapter. Give 
Raw Linseed Oil 1 pint. 
Spirits of Turpentine 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Mix and give as a drench. Should inflammation of the 
womb follow abortion, refer to the treatment outlined in 
Section 18 of this chapter. 
24. "Drying" a Mare. 
Give eight drams of bitter aloes and a teaspoonful each 
of ginger and bicarbonate of soda. Dissolve in a pint of luke- 
warm water and give as a drench. After giving this drench 
allow her to remain quietly in the stable for a day or two. 
Bathe the bag once a day with forge water. This can be ob- 
tained at any blacksmith shop. It is the water in which the 
blacksmith cools the hot iron. Continue bathing for a week. 
After bathing, each time, milk out a little of the milk once a 
day, and gradually discontinue this by doing so every other 
day, tiiien every third day, then once a week, then discontinue 
milking altogether. Milk the bag dry the last time. During 
treatment feed dry. hard food. 
Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre 
Sulphur 
Ground Gentian Root 
%. pound, 
^ pound, 
pound. 
