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MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY 
Cause. —This is caused by an obstruction in the gall-duct, 
and may proceed from gall-stones being generated in the 
gall-bladder; but the seat is always in the liver, caused by a 
diseased condition of that organ. 
Remedies. —If the disease is attacked when first noticed, 
it may be checked by the following laxative, given in a 
warm state :— 
Barbadoes aloes . ^ ounce, 
Castile soap 
Ginger 
Cascarilla-bark 
Warm water 
The following has also been found a good remedy : 
6 drachms, 
3 drachms, 
2 drachms, 
1 pint. 
^ ounce, 
J ounce, 
^ ounce, 
2 drachms, 
•i- ounce. 
Columbo-root 
Nitre in powder 
Prepared kali 
Tartarized antimony 
Venice turpentine 
After this, warm mashes of bran or ordinary draff should 
be given frequently as diet. 
Should the yellow appearance above described continue 
after an interval of three days, then the above dose may be 
repeated. However, during the whole time the following 
Irench must be administered, morning and evening :— 
Castile soap ^ ounce, 
Venice turpentine . -J- ounce. 
Ginger powdered . 3 drachms, 
Powdered gentian-root . 1 ounce. 
The soap and turpentine should be well rubbed together in 
a mortar, until they are properly mixed; let the ginger then 
be beat up with them, and a pint of water added and pro¬ 
perly incorporated. 
When the disease continues for some considerable time 
