Note 22 — PART VI. FIELD BATTERY EXERCISE.[13] (continued 2)

In administering draughts to horses, the greatest possible care and attention are required; should the horse cough, or make an attempt to do so, his head must be instantly lowered, otherwise a portion of the drink will be apt to find its way into the trachea or windpipe, which will produce most distressing symptoms, and often be followed by death. In lowering the head, a can or vessel of any kind should be held under the mouth to catch the drink as it escapes.