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MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 
consciousness, he generally springs to his feet. If in the 
stable, the horse will immediately commence feeding. 
It is exceedingly unsafe to use a horse so afflicted, espe¬ 
cially in riding. Indeed we would strongly recommend that 
after having one fit, he should never be again used for the 
saddle, as if once attacked, there is every probability of a 
return of the fits. 
We shall not attempt to point out a remedy for epilepsy, 
as hitherto nothing has been discovered to prove a certain 
cure. Therefore, anything that may be attempted must be 
oy a regular veterinary surgeon. 
PALSY. 
This is usually occasioned by blows, falls, or racks in 
palling loads which are beyond the proper strength of the 
animal, and also from inflammation in the intestines. It is? 
for the most part, situate in the hind quarters. It is there¬ 
fore evident that it proceeds from spinal irritation. Palsy 
is, for the most part, met with in draught-horses. Horses so 
afflicted seldom lie down either in the stable or field, as they 
have invariably considerable difficulty in getting up again. 
It seldom happens that this complaint is removed. Blisters, 
stimulating medicines, and friction are the most probable 
means to be applied. 
GLANDERS. 
Symptoms. —Of all the diseases incidental to the horse this 
lS without doubt the most malignant, and most to be dreaded 
in a steed. The instant that there is any appearance of it, the 
norse should be immediately removed to a place by itself, as 
this malady is exceedingly infectious ; and from want of due 
