Horses & stables / [Sir Frederic Wellington Fitzwygram].

  • Frederick Fitzwygram
Date:
1903
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Credit: Horses & stables / [Sir Frederic Wellington Fitzwygram]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    HOUSES AND STABLES. CHAPTER 1. VENTILATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF STABLES. 1. Importance of pure air. 2. Circulation of the blood. 3 Effect of breath on air. 4. Composition of the air. 5. Circulation of the air. 6. Natural facilities for ventilation. 7. Escape of foul air. 8. How the place of foul air is supplied. 9. Amount of cubical space required by horses in stables. 11. Faulty plans of construction in stables. 12. True prin- ciples of construction. 13. Louvre boards. 14. Plans of ceiling. 15. Ventilation of stables with rooms over them. 16. Paving. 16a. Brains and paving. 16b. Litter sheds. 17. Floor of the stable to be higher than the ground outside. 18. Brainage. 18a. Underground drains. 185. Health xvithout drains. 19. Slope of stalls. 20. Site of stables. 21. Aspect. 22. Walls and foundation. 23. Light. 24. Fireplaces. 25. Bimensions and cost. 26. Cheaper construction. 27. Loose boxes. 27a. Ventilation and draughts. Loose boxes and stalls. 2 7b. Constant attention needed to ventilation. 28. Argument against the need of ventila- tion. 29. Conclusion. 1. Importance of pure A ir. Pure air is as important to the integrity of the blood as wholesome food to the maintenance of the body. The importance of pure air can hardly be adequately appreciated without some knowledge of the course of the circulation of the blood and also of the composition of the air. It is not, however, intended, either in this or any succeeding chapter to enter into any minute descriptions of structures or processes; but an endeavour will be made to give concisely, and it is hoped sufficiently, broad principles and facts which may enable the non-professional reader to understand the subject referred to. 2. Circulation of the Blood. By each contraction or beat of the heart bright scarlet highly vital- ized blood fresh from the lungs is forced through the arteries to all parts of the body. The arteries dividing and subdividing become smaller and
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