1867 Six Hundred Receipts by John Marquart

600 MISCELLANEOUS VALUABLE RECEIPTS

205

*iig the necessity of distinguishing the flatulent, or windy, or spasmodic colic, from the inflammatory one, and from that which depends on^ costiveness. is always necessary to empty the bowels by means of clysters ; and, should the horse have ap- peared dull and heavy previous to the attack, it wih be advisable to bleed. If costiveness attends it, give a laxative drench after the paroxysm, which will prevent its return. It To cure Surfeit or bad Coat in Horses. Take crocus metallorum, or liver of antimony, 1 ounce ; sprinkle it with water, or mix it with moist bran. This may be given to horses subject to this disorder once a day, among their oats : it relieves the appetite, destroys worms, sweetens the blood, against all obstructions opens the passage, and im proves tired and lean horses in a great degree ; it is also of great service in coughs and shortness of breath. It may be given daily from 2 to 4 weeks, and will soon produce a fine coat. The horse may be worked while he is taking the medicine, care being taken not to expose him to wet or cold. No. 451.

No. 452.

Urine-Balls for Horses. Mix together 1 ^unce oil of juniper, 1 ounce bai sam of sulphur, 2 ounces Venice turpentine, 4 ounces sal-prunella, and 1 pound black rosin. Melt all together gently, over a slow fire, in an la