Sometimes, the mare being fed too strong on rye chop feed, corn, or
mow-burned oats, or being overworked, the milk gets too strong, causing
a very severe diarrhœa in the colt. This will so much exhaust the colt,
that it will die in a week or two.
TREATMENT.--If occasioned by feeding rye chop, or any of the above
named causes, discontinue the use of them, and substitute good oats and
hay, and give the colt, in half a teacupful of milk from the mare:
One tablespoonful of wheat flour,
Opium, the size of two grains of wheat,
Ginger, half a teaspoonful,
every six hours, until it will sere. Should the colt have pain, which
will be exhibited by lying down and attempting to roll on its back, and
groaning incessantly, the treatment should be changed. Take half a
teacupful of milk from the mare,
One large teaspoonful of laudanum,
” ” ” sweet spirits nitre,
” ” ” spirits turpentine,
every three hours, until relief is obtained.
Or, boil very strong mint tea, and give two large tablespoonfuls every
hour until relieved.