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should be put on unless the wail is moderately strong, and the 

 wall should be thick. All clamps are put on for the same purpose, 

 to try and stop any movement of the wall in the region of the 

 crack. 



Other means employed are by paring out on both sides of the 

 crack, starting about a half an inch on both sides of the crack and 

 cutting it out to the bottom at an angle. Apply an antiseptic 

 dressing and over this cotton, then wrap the whole foot with tape 

 as tight as possible. The tape is used for two reasons, to dry and 

 keep out as much dirt as possible and stop the movement of the 

 wall in the region of the crack. 



The following prescription is one of the most beneficial used 

 in the treatment of cracked or brittle feet : 



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Yellow Wax 



Olive Oil 



Lard 



Venice Turpentine 



Honey, of each 8 ounces. 



Melt lard, wax and honey (slow fire), then add the rest, and 

 stir until cold. Apply once daily. 



Surgery. 



This method is only indicated when the crack is greatly com- 

 plicated by the presence of pus, or by the growth of adventitious 

 horn on the inner surface of the wall. When the crack does not 

 extend the whole length of the wall, the best method is to cut out 

 a triangular piece with the base uppermost, cutting as deep as the 

 sensitive lamina. With the removal of the horn the diseased struc- 

 tures are exposed to view. All such should be removed by a free 

 use of the scalpel and a suitable dressing afterward applied. If 

 the crack runs the whole length of the hoof take out a piece on 

 either side of the crack, the whole length of same. After treat- 

 ment is exactly the same as the one just refcrrd to. 



Shoeing. 



A partial rest is given to the afTected parts by easing the bear- 

 ing of the shoe at the point required. This may be done either 

 by removal of part of the wall at the spot indicated, or by thinning 

 the web of the shoe in the same position. Never have a clip direct- 

 ly imder the crack or where the weight would fall. If it is a toe 

 crack the usual clip should be dispensed with and a clip on each 

 side made to take its place. At the same time care should be taken 

 to avoid throwing the weight forward. In case of a quarter crack, 

 where the constant movement of the part under the expansion and 

 contraction of the foot makes itself most felt, 'it is wise to apply 

 a shoe with clips fitting moderately tight against the inside of the 

 bars. By this means movement will to a large extent be stopped. 



