THE VETERINARY COLLEGE PHARMACOPOEIA. 
Solution of Sub acetate of Lead . 
Semi-vitreous oxyde of lead, litharge.- thirty-six ounces 
Vinegar.-........ one gallon. 
Boil to six pints, and strain. 
Why not call this by its recognised name, Liquor plumbi sub- 
acetatis, or Goulard's extract ? This is, however, better, than the 
aqua vegeto, as it used to be written in the book. There is one 
objection, however, to the prescription, that while, in the recog¬ 
nised pharmacopoeias of Dublin and of London, the former orders 
a pound of litharge while the vinegar will dissolve only ten 
ounces, and the London one directs the outrageous quantity of 
two pounds, the Veterinary College outherods Herod, by di¬ 
recting thirty-six ounces to be used. It should also have been 
added, that the vessel in which the preparation is made should 
be either a glass or a porcelain one. 
This solution is never used in its full strength, therefore wo 
have 
Solution of Subacetate of Lead (dilute). 
Solution of subacetate of lead 
Rectified spirit, each .......__ two drachms 
Water....._....._...._ one pint.—Mix. 
N.B. If used for the eyes, two pints of water, and (meo periculo) no spirit. 
A very useful cooling lotion, when applied to a wound or 
abraded surface. The cold water and the spirit would form a 
good evaporating and therefore cooling lotion in contusions and 
sprains; but I much doubt whether the lead can have any effect 
through the hair and thick skin of the horse. The groom, how¬ 
ever, is fond of a Goulard lotion, and, as it cannot do harm, it is 
a very justifiable placebo. Dilute tincture, or vinous spirit ol 
opium, will be a preferable collyrium. 
Solution of Sulphate of Copper . 
Sulphate of copper - - -. two pounds 
Boiling water.... one gallon.—Stir till dissolved. 
This will form a saturated solution of blue vitriol, and is useful 
as a stimulant to indolent wounds and ulcers, and, alternated 
with the alum-wash, a good application for grease. 
Solution of Sulphate of Zinc . 
Sulphate of zinc......... two pounds 
Boiling water. six pints.—Stir till dissolved. 
* € 9 
This is likewise a saturated solution, and is one of our best in¬ 
jections in quittor. It is also a useful stimulant to indolent ulcers 
and unhealthy wounds. 
Stopping for the Feet . 
Liquid tar. four ounces 
Oil of tar, or turpentine .. two ounces.—Mix. 
