FARRIERY. 
of putrid matter : being suddenly changed 
from poor food to rich nourishing diet is a 
very frequent cause. To effect a cure, the 
horse should be bled copiously, from three 
to four quarts every eight hours, until the 
symptoms abate. Blister the head and 
neck with Spanish flies mixed in spirits of 
turpentine: rake well, and administer a 
strong clyster, so as to excite considerable 
discharge of excrement. Let the stables be 
very cool, and be sprinkled with hot vine- 
gar. If possible to get a bolus down, let 
the following be given : calomel two drachms, 
aloes six drachms, Castile soap two drachms, 
mixed with honey. Allow very little drink. 
In desperate cases sling the horse, and 
throw cold water over his head and neck. 
Stones in the bladder have been removed 
by cutting, the same as is practised when 
they form in the human bladder; but this 
is a very uncertain operation with cattle. 
When in the kidnies, stones may sometimes 
be brought down by strong diuretics ; but, 
when so situated, the animal generally 
lingers a long time, and dies in great agony, 
perfectly emaciated. Horses also have 
stones occasionally in the intestines, gene- 
rally in the coecum, or blind gut. These 
induce frequent colics, and as tiiey grow 
occasion much pain : unfortunately we know 
not of any means for their expulsion, or for 
their dissolution. Mares have been known 
to void great quanties of small stones, like 
pebbles. 
Strangles rarely attack horses after com- 
pleting their sixth year. This curious com- 
plaint has been compared to various dis- 
eases incident to the human frame, however, 
not with perfect propriety. It usually be- 
gins with a fever, a cough, a running at the 
nose, and a swelling of the sub-maxillary 
glands. If unheeded those glands will sup- 
purate, rendering the cure very tedious, and 
in some degree dangerous. Repel, if pos- 
sible, by copious bleedings, opening the 
body, exciting perspiration, and by gentle 
diuretics. Give the following, night and 
morning: nitre six drachms, cream of 
tartar six drachms, emetic tartar a drachm 
and a half, warm gruel one quart. Often 
great advantage is derived from blister- 
ing the throat, and from rowels in the 
chest. Strangles are supposed to be infec- 
tious ; but we believe that point has never 
been fully ascertained. It may, however, 
be prudent to obviate any hazard of conta- 
gion. 
Swelled legs usually proceed from weak- 
ness, and are very frequent after long indis- 
positions, during which horses could not be 
duly exercised. Bleed freely, if the horse 
be in good condition, and lower his diet ; 
use gentle exercise, and rub the part with 
flannel, or a soft brush : put on a stocking 
at night dipt in spirits of turpentine, with a 
little Goulard mixed. As the parts diminish 
gradually apply elastic rollers ; but take care 
not to impede the circulation. Give very 
mild purges and diuretics, observing to 
keep the body gently open. If the com- 
plaint proceeds from debility, feed well, and 
proportion the exercise to the animal’s 
powers : never fatigue him. But friction 
will on all occasions be found the safest, and 
the most effectual remedy. The stable 
should be kept cool, and sweating should 
be particularly avoided, since it would in- 
crease the complaint. In some strong ha- 
bits rowels in the thighs may be advanta- 
geously made. 
Thrush, or running-thrush, is a discharge 
from the sensible frog, which soon becomes 
deeply diseased, if the pressure, &c. which 
occasioned the complaint be not removed. 
It chiefly takes place in narrow heels, es- 
pecially where the frog has been cut away, 
and the heels left high. The running ought 
to be dried, taking care to bring the frog 
into action by lowering the heels gradually, 
and bearing upon it by means of a bunch of 
tow. Use this wash frequently, as warm as 
it can be borne : tar two ounces, oil of vi- 
triol six drachms. Gentle purges and mild 
diuretics will greatly aid towards a cure, if 
the habit be full, and the discharge consi- 
derable. Horses that have bad standing 
are very subject to this complaint : in fact, 
dirty, damp stables give birth to an infinity 
of diseases. 
Ulcers invariably require soft dressings, 
and that their edges should be kept low, 
and free from callous or horny matter. Dress 
often, and in case of a sinus be careful to 
have the vent downwards, so that the dis- 
charge may be free. AVe have not any 
complaint more various than this, nor one 
more difficult to heal. Indeed, in some 
instances that should not be attempted. 
Cleanliness and mild treatment are indis- 
pensable. If fungus flesh should arise, or 
the edges become hard, touch with blue 
vitriol, or with lunar caustic, and make way 
for the flesh to granulate, and for the skin 
to collapse. Af hen the habit is foul, topicai 
applications alone will not answer ; altera- 
tives must be given, and the diet be such as 
may check the acrimony. AATien the wound 
cicatrizes, apply a little lard very gently to 
