‘1Ocr., 1902.] QUEENSLAND AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL. 293 
ONIONS AND PARSNIPS. 
“ Buxar,” Bingera Scrub— 
Question 1.—What is the best time to sow onions in this district ? 
Answer 1.—March and April. 
Question 2.—How to plant? 
Answer 2.—See articles on onion-growing in the Queensland Agricultural 
Journal of September, 1899, and February, 1900. 
Question 3.—Please answer the same question as to parsnips, &c.? 
Answer 3.—See article on carrots, parsnips, turnips, and beetroot in 
Queensland Agricultural Journal for June, 1899. 
MARE WITH CHRONIC COUGH. 
Enquirer, Isis— 
Question —Some six months ago a draught mare of mine was troubled 
with a cough, and had at the same time a watery discharge from 
the nostrils. I turned her into the paddock and did not work her 
for some months. Since bringing her into work again her cough 
has become worse ; in fact, it is now almost incessant, and now and 
then thick clots of matter drop from the nostrils. She does not 
now care for her feed (cane-top “chop-chop,”’ mixed with chaff and ~ 
maize), and is rapidly losing condition. 
Will you kindly, in your Journal, recommend treatment and feed 
I should give her P 
Answer.—Dtaanosis: Catarrh, chronic nasal, or nasal gleet—a con- 
tinuous or intermittent discharge from one or both nostrils is 
frequently observed in the horse. 
It may be the result of an ordinary cold in the head, especially 
if such has been allowed to be somewhat neglected or otherwise 
improperly treated, but as a rule it is more frequently the outcome 
of some diseased condition in the nostrils or compartments in 
connection with these; hence it is quite possible that it may be 
associated with disease of the upper molar, or bone carrying these, 
through irritation produced by growth of a lower molar, morbid 
growths in the passage; collection of matter in the pouches, or 
within the air sinuses (compartments) ; injuries and disease of 
other bones in this region. 
TreaTMENT.—If it is thought that the gleet 1s purely the result 
of a continued inflammation of the membrane lining the nostrils, 
subsequent to a previous attack of an acute cold in the head, then it 
is advisable to try the effects of compound iodoform powder. ‘This 
powder can be readily brought into contact with the most of the 
surface of the membrane lining the nasal passage by means of a 
simple contrivance known as a “diffuser” or “‘insufflator” (an 
India-rubber ball with a nozzle). About 4-0z. of the powder 
should be used daily in this manner. The animal’s head must be 
steadied. 
While a course of Fowler’s solution of arsenic will help to im- 
prove the constitution. This liquid can be given in tablespoonful 
doses in the food or water, night and morning. 
Collections of matter within the air sinuses (spaces) require a 
veterinary operation known as “trephining”—z.e., removing a circular 
portion of bone, in order to allow the pus free exit, and at the 
same time to enable the closer application of remedial agents. 
But, as the performance of the operation requires skill and 
anatomical knowledge, it would be useless to enter into details 
regarding the methods of operating. 
‘When the simpler treatment given fails, ‘“‘ Inquirer” will do well 
to consult a veterinary surgeon as to the advisability of this 
operation. 
