. FIG. 6.—THE BEST SHAPE OF A DRENCHING HORN. Drenches ought always to be thoroughly mixed and well- shaken before being given, and if a violent fit of coughing comes on during their administration, they should be sus- pended and the animal set free for a few minutes. We shall now proceed to give special directions for drench- ing various animals, adopting as our guide that able veteri- narian, Prof. John Gamgee. RULES FOR DRENCHING A HORSE. As regards the process of exhibiting a drench to a horse, it is not always well understood; and hence serious and fatal consequences have resulted from th
. FIG. 6.—THE BEST SHAPE OF A DRENCHING HORN. Drenches ought always to be thoroughly mixed and well- shaken before being given, and if a violent fit of coughing comes on during their administration, they should be sus- pended and the animal set free for a few minutes. We shall now proceed to give special directions for drench- ing various animals, adopting as our guide that able veteri- narian, Prof. John Gamgee. RULES FOR DRENCHING A HORSE. As regards the process of exhibiting a drench to a horse, it is not always well understood; and hence serious and fatal consequences have resulted from the exhibition of remedies in the liquid form. The rules to observe are: First, Hold the horse's head up at a moderate height, so that the line of the face is horizontal. Secondly, Secure the tongue to prevent the lapping out of the liquid, but allow of sufficient movement of lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaws, so as not to interfere with the first act of swallowing. To draw the tongue forcibly outwards is very
Size: 3187px × 1568px
Photo credit: © The Bookworm Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ., bookcentury1800, bookdecade1880, booksubjectveterin, bookyear1885
