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fectually gets rid of the other, so we do not go into any 
further explanation along this line. 
HOW TO KNOw IT. 
There is intense itching, followed by rubbing upon the 
part of affected horse, and the more he rubs the worse the 
itching seems to get. The hair comes off in patches and 
the skin becomes rough, pimply and scaly, and gets quite 
raw at times. Mange usually affects the neck and head 
first; it is contagious. 
WHAT TO DO. 
First wash patient, cleansing him thoroughly, with soap 
and water, then use the following: 
PRESCRIPTION. 
Mapai sos ee Lh Ys 2 4eounces 
MGmeO@Cdar. ~s « . 6.) esis. - I-2 ounce 
Sulphur . Bae . 4 ounces 
Mercer Oris. ad... . . :.... T pint 
Mix and apply to every affected spot. 
Ringworm. 
The trouble is the result of filth and poverty; it is con- 
tagious and is a kind of vegetable parasitic growth. 
HOW TO KNOW IT. 
First we notice a circular, scruffy patch, the hairs, of 
which may be erect, bristly, broken or split up and drop- 
ping off. Later affected spot becomes entirely bald, with 
hair surrounding it as above described. This bald spot 
grows maintaining a circular outline. It usually appears 
upon the back, loics, chest and head. 
