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MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 
rapid loss of strength ensues. The inflammation, which is 
at the root of the disease, is soon followed by mortification, 
which speedily spreads from the place first affected through 
the whole of the cellular tissue, and the body is soon 
entirely under its malignant influence. 
Remedies. —This is one of those diseases which it is 
easier to prevent than to cure. Indeed its course is so rapid, 
that there is but a short time to apply remedial means. 
We are still little acquainted with its remote cause, but it 
appears to be a violent stage of catarrhal fever, as the 
primary symptoms are nearly the same. Gentle bleeding 
has been known in some cases to be attended with beneficial 
results, but this remedy must be exercised with very great 
caution. If the animal has sunk to the low stage of debility, 
bleeding must on no account be attempted ; and purgatives 
at first must be of a gentle kind, and frequently repeated, 
to dislodge the fetid matter which occupies the bowels. 
Should the disease be taken in time, and the bowels have 
got thoroughly cleansed, the following stimulant should be 
given in doses for four or five days, or longer, if necessary :—- 
2 drachms, 
2 drachms, 
2 drachms, 
1 drachm, 
1 drachm, 
I Pint. 
Opium 
Gentian 
Prepared chalk 
Ground ginger 
Columbo 
Port wine . 
The horse should also be fed upon green meat, mashes, and 
gruel, until he recovers strength. 
CATARRHAL FEVER, OR DISTEMPER, 
Symptoms. —This disease usually manifests itself in the 
same manner as inflammation of the lungs and common 
