MAD STAGGERS. 
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Should the horse sufficiently recover to be able to take 
food, boiled barley, scalded bran or oatmeal, and lukewarm 
water, should be given to him for some days until he is able 
to masticate hay, which ought to be of the best quality. 
This must, however, be given in small quantities until his 
bowels have been thoroughly purged out. This will be 
known by the appearance of the dung, which should be free 
from the small, hard, blackish balls, and of a yellowish 
colour. 
To complete the cure, the following purgative may be 
given :— 
Lenetive electuary 
Cream of tartar 
Purified nitre . 
Treacle . 
4 ounces, 
4 ounces, 
\ ounce, 
2 ounces; 
these to be dissolved in a quart of hot ale ; to be given 
the first thing in the morning in a tepid state of heat. This 
may be repeated three or four times, always allowing two or 
three days intermission between them. 
It is hardly necessary to remark, that this disease is in 
general extremely rapid in its effects, and the utmost promp¬ 
titude must be exercised in the remedies. In some instances 
the horse dies instantaneously whenever he falls; but while 
he live, there is hope of a cure, however severe the 
symptoms may appear. 
MAD STAGGERS. 
Symptoms. —This disease proceeds from inflammation of 
the brain. In the earlier stages it cannot be distinguished 
from the sleepy or stomach staggers. It soon, however, 
assumes a different character. The nostrils become dis¬ 
tended, and he commences to heave at the flanks ; his eyes 
