VETERINARY.

Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1695, 24 July 1875, Page 6 (Supplement)

VETERINARY.

Periostitis.—A correspondent of the Turf Field and Farm writes: I have a valuable young mare that is chest-foundered, and she is very sore in the fetlock of the right fore leg.

T have blistered it severely with fly blister. Can you advise me what to do? The blister has helped her some. She is in good health and oats well. Answer.— Your animal is TuL ng from periostitis of the fetlock joint It has been caused by exposure and neglect Periostitis is inflation of periosteum, which is a fibrous membrane investing the bones of the fetlock joint as well as every other bone of the animal sVucture. ..This membran necessary to their nutrition and regenerates osseoua substance which has been removed or destroyed through sympathetic »£»»«»» accompanying the founder.. Treatment. Bathe the joint and its surroundings with warm linseed oil and tincture of opu several times a day antil relief is given to the animal. Asoaeis ob Needle WoBM.-Another correspondent writes i I have a colt four years old While loose in his box he bites his tail and then his flank until it is Very sore. At times while he is biting he kicks and plunges about, and seems to be in great pain, pants and becomes perfectly wet with perspiration. He at times passes large quantities of worms about H inches in length, with bluish |heads Otherwise his appetite is good, he drives without fatigue, and has no appearance ot disease externally. Answer. —Your colt is afllicted with ascaris, or needle-worm, which nhabits the large intestines. They descend by hundreds at times into the rectum, and immense quantities of them have beeu found in the caelum. They are a serious nuisance, and cause a very troublesome irritation about tho fundament, which at times greatly annoys tie animal. For treatment give the following drench once a week until your animal is lelieved: Tartar-emetic one drachm, ginger powdered two drachma, linseed oil ten ounces. Also inject into the rectum once a day linseed oil four ounces, powdered cape aloes two drachms, warm water two quarts. This will be found to be an effectual remedy.

Maxg-R in Dog.— A correspondent writes from Boston : I have a Newfoundland dog that has suffered from mange. Will you kindly inform me what is the best remedy for the disease? Ansiver.— n very troublesome cases we have found the following dressing to be v ry effective : Green oxide of mercury, one drachm ; lard, one ounce; mix thoroughly, and apply very sparingly. Eepeat in ten days if necessary.