be removed, the wound thoroughly cleansed with carbolic-acid
solution (1 to 40), and closed by inserting four or five stitches
through the skin and muscle. Do not include the cartilages of the
windpipe in the stitches. Apply the solution to the wound three or four
times a day until healed. When the tube is removed to clean it the lips
of the wound may be pressed together to ascertain whether or not the
horse can breathe through the larynx. The use of the tube should be
discontinued as soon as possible.

It is true that tracheotomy tubes are seldom to be found on farms, and
especially when most urgently required. In such instances there is
nothing left to be done but, with a strong needle, pass a waxed end or
other strong string through each side of the wound, including the
cartilage of the windpipe, and keep the wound open by tying the strings
over the neck.

During the time the tube is used the other treatment advised must not be
neglected. After a few days the discharge from the nostrils becomes
thicker and more profuse. This is a good symptom and signifies that the
acute stage has passed. At any time during the attack, if the horse
becomes weak, give whisky or aromatic spirits of ammonia, 2 ounces in
water. Do not be in a hurry to put the animal back to work, but give
plenty of time for a complete recovery. Gentle and gradually increasing
exercise may be given as soon as the horse is able to stand it. The feed
should be carefully selected and of good quality. Tonics, as iron or
arsenic, may be employed.

If abscesses form in connection with the disease they must be opened to
allow the escape of pus, but do not rashly plunge a knife into swollen
glands; wait until you are certain the swelling contains pus. The
formation of pus may be encouraged by the constant application of
poultices for hours at a time. The best poultice for the purpose is made
of linseed meal, with sufficient hot water to make a thick paste. If the
glands remain swollen for some time after the attack, rub well over them
an application of the following: Biniodid of mercury, 1 dram; lard, 1
ounce; mix well. This may be applied once every day until the part is
blistered.

Sore throat is also a symptom of other diseases, such as influenza,
strangles, purpura hemorrhagica, etc., which diseases may be consulted
under their proper headings.

After a severe attack of inflammation of the larynx the mucous membrane
may be left in a thickened condition,