Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-02-19
farmers Department.
Diseases of the Horse.

liTW0TEHA Bleeding IN consequence OF
tie opening or violent laccration of an artery
either interiorly or exteriorly. The best appli
cations are alum, viirol, and astringcut med
ciucs generally, applied upon the opening of
the wound When bleeding is internal ven
cScction is necessary in order to check the ac-
tiou of the heart and arteries, Administer
cool, accdulatcd drinks, and allow the animal
the benefit of perfect rest and quiet until the
several parts have had time to be healed.
HoRsE Observation-Disclosures is a serious in
hamation of the mucuS membrane Of the throat,
which il not arrested, soon increases and ter
inmates in Suffocation. CatapaSms Of flax
seed applied to the sides of the throat, and
barley water somewhat accidulated, and Swce
tened with honey or mOlasSeS or sugar, dsSOlv-
ci in tcpid water, injected upon the in6amed
surface, produce mitigating effects.
lIEAvES-A chronic disease, resembling
asthma. Its nature and cause are as vet but
imperfectly understood. Great eXertion and
long continued and emasculating fatigue are
generally recognizable as tile most immediate
" exciting causes, to which may be added the
violent checking Of perSpiration, neglect Of
cleaning after labor, high feeding, and want
of healthy exercise 1t is an ncurable dis
ease, though not speedily mortal. High feed
lug increases its viruence Careful feeding
and careful driving have tendency to mti-
gate its symptoms and relieve its pains
RHEyMATIsN The sudden arrests Of per-
spiration by the combined action of cold and
dampness is frequent cause Of rheumatism
Sudorific drinks, calculated to produce sweat
ing-confnement in warm and dry place
and friction with camphoratcd liniment, are
the means most ordinarily relied on for relief
SPAWN is commonly produced by a strain
and is indicated by tumor on the joint of the
leg If the swelling is not of too long stand
ing, emollient poutices may he applied and
the parts diseased rubbed briskly with the
camphorated soap liniment, or liquid opode-
dock
PRoUn FLESH-Fleshy excreSences which
grow up from the nfamed surfaces and sides
of sores and which prevent their healing, ex-
ciSion, or cauterzaton with vtrol or any
other corrosive article.
DISEASE OF THE EAR, by which the auditory
passage is obstructcd, are sometimes OCCASION
cd by a blow, or the Introduction of some ex-
traneOus substance which occasion q tumOr or
swelling within the orifce. This must be open
ed with some sharp instrument, and an injec-
tion of some stimulating liquid, such as spirits
and water given to cleanse the passage and
insure the more speedy healing Of the wound
DARRHEA-Diet, and give, morning and
night some aromatic infusion. If the disease
he one of irritation demulcent drtsks and lave
ments must be reSorted to. If the strength
and appetite arc not affected by the complaint
a cure will ordinarily ensue Of itself
Ctr ToNGUE.-By improperly constructed or
badly managed bits serious wounds and lasting
injuries are often inflicted upon the tongue of
the horse. Lavements of spirit and water
should be applied, and the animal allowed the
enjoyment of perfect rest and undisuurbed re-
pose, till cured. When the wound is so deep
as to prevent all reasonable hopes of its heal
ing, it should be cut entirely through, and the
part separated, or modification may ensue.-
Such measures, however, are seldom necessary,
as with proper care the deepest wound will
generally heal.
CoRNs.-Callous excresences, developed un-
der the saddle, and other parts of the body
which are exposed to frequent or violent fric-
ton. If no more than a mere intumescence
arises, congresses, wet with sharp vinegar, or
washing with camphorated spirit will be suf-
fcient but when fully developed in the cal
louS FORM eyciSiOn by the knife must be resort
cd to as the onl. remedy. The wounds must
afterwards be dressed with adhesive plaster,
and the patient allowed the most perfect qui-
ct. Corns in the feet, which occasions limp
ing or lameness must be cut out as soon as
discovered, and melted rosin pourcdin, or pitch,
if they lie far from the surface.
CoUGH-An irritation Of the throat or lungs
which occasions an irregular or convulsive
movement Of those organs If it be dry cool
ing and demulcent medicines should be given,
and gentle Stimulants if it be attended by cop
ious eXpectorations, or great distress. Coughs
are not so mnch disease as the evidence of
incipient disease in the lungs They should
receive early and careful attention.
Coins are frequently the results of hard dri-
wing great fatigue and imprudent exposure
while in a state OF violent perspiration. After
severe driving, cover the animal carefully if
the perspiration is arrested, give him warming
drinks, and if no inflammation is apparent keep
him on spare diet for thirty-six hours. His
stable should be warm, and great care be had
to keep him clean and constantly provided with
abundant and fresh litter.
Cure FOR Immediately on disco
vcring that your horse is foundcred, mix about
pint Of unground sun flower seed ip his pro-
vender and it will effect a certain cure 1t is
q cheap remedy, and one of the very best ever
discovered.
OVER EATING ArrLEs-A lump of salara,
tuS, the size of common hens egg dissolved
in tepid water, will produce almost instanta,
neous relief in cases of this kind A friend
Informs us that he recently tried It's efficacy OH
n valuable animal that had eaten large qnan.
tity, and been given over by the doctor y
and that it produced an effectual cure.