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The temperature, generally speaking, is not markedly high, but rises 
iderably in the very severe cases. , 
Sarule, the acts of micturition and defecation cannot be performed. 
Peri wietude and darkness have a tendency of subduing attacks of paroxysms, 
| eas any disturbance, noises, and light induce attacks. 
tho uring these periods of spasms the animal becomes much distressed, and 
: reathing is accelerated and difficult. The surface of the body is bedewed 
Perspiration, and the nostrils become dilated and the nose protruded. 
Cong 
TRANSPORT OF HORSES BY SEA. 
cnhAsrox officer gives the Harmer and Stockbreeder some interesting notes 
| a Thing the transport of horses by sea. Amongst other things he says :— 
| Peete are not aware of the bad effects of keeping horses idle and yet 
| boara ed in the stable, where a certain amount of movement 1s possible. On 
| of, “ie this is aggravated by the monotony of being compelled to stand. 
| ae ay morning” legs are only too well known among those who keep heavy 
inth 8, and big legs and water farcy are the subjects of not infrequent inquiry 
: ° columns of this journal devoted to veterinary matters. All these troubles 
ning tiplied aboard ship, as the blood in the limbs has always to ascend 
ri gravity, without the compression afforded. by muscular movements, to 
Pe) Which haye little or no impetus of their own. In addition, we have to 
With the lurching of the ship and the want of “sea legs,” which is often 
} Prepcome until well on the voyage, many injuries occurring during the first 
I ae two before a high-spirited animal becomes resigned to his narrow prison- 
othe’ He treads on the opposite coronets, strikes his fetlocks one against the 
isin ae back and galls his poll with the headstall, or gets down behind, and 
ih, we@ager of breaking his neck, as his head is securely fastened. Of course 
Mie are watched by reliefs of competent men, who afford invaluable 
‘nce, or the casualties would be infinitely greater. 
hey needs but little imagination to believe that horses prick up their ears 
Wide land ahead” is shouted from above, but on once more feeling terra firma 
in their feet they are apt to feel it too much, by reason of founder or fever 
Pt nS feet, congestion of the navicular joint, stiffness of the pasterns, and, 
| emg of all the joints, more or Jess. ’ Jn this condition—which is want of 
| be Ba to speak correctly—the impatient public are anxious that they should 
fished on to the front, carrying some valuable life into action, but too done 
A ety it out again. ‘Time is needed to bring back the proper circulation of 
Hines eet limbs, to make the joint oil flow again, restore the wind and. 
fngy 72s and this must be done by degrees. To ask too much of them the 
ay or two is to court fever in the feet. 
Poultry. 
THE MAKING OF CAPONS. 
e Converting of cockerels into capons is an operation which is attended 
ine. * Certain amount of difficulty, and should never be undertaken by the 
oy eetienced. The tools necessary for the operation are not many, consisting 
thy of a very sharp curved knife, a curved surgical needle, and some waxed 
;, 3,2nd two persons are necessary for the successful accomplishment of the 
. 
A yeliable authority gives the following directions for the operation :— 
