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exceeding the latter age. It is supposed to have had its 
origin in the bad quality of food, and the methods adopted 
to fatten them hastily for the market, by putting them, when 
in low condition, into rich pasturage. It is also supposed, 
that the introduction of many of the new grasses into our 
agriculture has a tendency to induce this complaint. 
Remedies. —This disease is most rapid in its action, and 
consequently requires prompt remedies. Blood-letting is 
first to be attended to, and from three to four quarts, ac¬ 
cording to the strength and size of the animal, may be 
taken ; and afterwards the following purgative given :— 
Barbadoes aloes . 3 drachms, 
Carbonate of potash . 2 drachms, 
Epsom salts . . 6 ounces: 
to be dissolved in a quart of warm oatmeal-gruel. 
Stimulants must next be had recourse to, and the follow¬ 
ing must be given twice or thrice daily, until there are 
visible signs of the animaTs recovery :— 
Powdered caraway-seeds ^ ounce, 
Ginger ... 2 drachms, 
Ground cassia . . ^ ounce; 
to be administered in a pint of warm oatmeal-gruel, or 
lintseed-tea. 
As we have already said, the disease is rapid in its pro¬ 
gress ; and when an animal is attacked with it in situations 
where the above purgative cannot be immediately procured, 
let the following be given as an interim substitute :— 
Common salt, according to the 
age of the animal, from 4 to 6 ounces. 
Castor, sweet, or lintseed-oil 4 ounces. 
To be given in a quart of gruel. 
If the animal receives relief from this, then the purgative 
first recommended must not be given. 
