. The standard horse book, comprising the taming, controlling and education of unbroken and vicious horses. f two varieties of mangeparasites.) Causes.—In the majority of cases it is the result of contagion,either from coming in direct contact with a mangy horse, or it maybe carried by means of his harness or blankets. It is also generatedby uncleanliness and insufficient nourishment ; the skin, from beingallowed to become covered with dirt, loses, in a great measure, itshighly important function in maintaining an animal in health. Symptoms.—Generally, the first symptom observed is the an-imal
. The standard horse book, comprising the taming, controlling and education of unbroken and vicious horses. f two varieties of mangeparasites.) Causes.—In the majority of cases it is the result of contagion,either from coming in direct contact with a mangy horse, or it maybe carried by means of his harness or blankets. It is also generatedby uncleanliness and insufficient nourishment ; the skin, from beingallowed to become covered with dirt, loses, in a great measure, itshighly important function in maintaining an animal in health. Symptoms.—Generally, the first symptom observed is the an-imals rubbing his head and neck against the stall or manger ; smallpimples appear, and the hair falls off; the skin is dry and hard, andupon the hardened patches may be seen small red spots. A horseaffected with mange is kept in a constant state of irritation, whichsoon reduces him in flesh. Treatment.—He should be separated from other animals, andthoroughly washed with soap and water every second or third day,afterward dcessed with the following application :—3S a 594 DISEASES AND THEIR Fig. 9(»9.—Symptoms of Mange. Linseed-oil 4 oz. Oil of tar 4 oz. Sulphur 3 oz. Mix, and rub well intothe affected parts. Or— Oil of .4 oz. Oil of tar 4 oz. Linseed-oil 6 oz. Mix. Alternately with theabove application mer-curial ointment may beused. The horse shouldbe given a generous diet,and moderate and regu-lar exercise. In invet-erate cases arsenical so- lutions are beneficial, but must be used with caution. All clothing,harness, etc., which have been used on a horse affected with mange,should be thoroughly cleansed before they are used again. Theonly means of preventing this disease is to keep both animal andstable in a cleanly condition. The following is recommended by a very successful veterinarysurgeon :— Take the horse in the sun, and scrub him thoroughly all over with castile soapand water, then wash him well from head to tail with gas water, in whi
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