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Whenever an animal is sus- peeted of having this disease, the groom, or person attending il, should make a strong solution of alum, and keep 1t by him in the stable. As. often as he has occasion t0-g go near the horse, he should Immerse his hands in the alum solution, and keep them there for some moments. Alum Is an astgingent, closing the pores of the skin of the hand, and which can consequently, for Q certain time, prevent absorption of poisoning matter from taking place. Perhaps other astringents, as sulphate of copper, would answer as well, but alum is cheaper, more easily managed, and equally efficacious. If there bea cut on the hand 1t should be carefully covered with adhesive plaster. Veteriaariaa.