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MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 
resorted to, because there is no way of ascertaining the 
measure of the blood, nor can the degree of inflammation 
be satisfactorily investigated. Therefore it is only in cases oi' 
necessity that it is to be applied, as it may not only occa¬ 
sion much pain to the horse, but also a great deal of trouble 
to the operator. The ordinary mode of blood-letting is 
preferable in all cases. Immediately after the first attack, 
three or four quarts of blood should be taken from the vein 
of the neck. A short time afterwards, give a dose of physic, 
in the form of a ball, consisting of the following ingredients :— 
Barbadoes aloes . . 1 ounce, 
Ginger . . .2 drachms, 
Calomel . 2 drachms; 
to be beat up in a mortar with a sufficient quantity of 
honey, so as to form them into a ball, which must be 
administered in the manner we direct under the head of 
“ Medicines.” 
The Megrims is a very dangerous disease, not only to the 
horse but also the driver, as in many instances the horse 
will die instantaneously, and frequently drop without the 
slightest previous indication of illness. If a horse has had 
one attack of this malady, he is liable to a return of it; and 
after a second attack, although proper means have been adopted 
to prevent a. recurrence of it, the most prudent plan is to part 
with the animal, as he can never afterwards be depended 
upon. 
THE STAGGERS, OR APOPLEXY. 
Symptoms. —The premonitory appearances are a low hang¬ 
ing of the head, and cither supporting it on the manger, or 
extending it nearly to the ground. He moves to and fro 
while standing, and seems liable to fall at every movement. 
His sight and hearing are much impaired. He will remain 
