8 April, 1908.] 



Diseases of Farm Animals. 



The injurv is usually sustained in kicking at some solid substance either 

 in harness, in the paddock or in the stable. Capped hocks consequently 

 always rouse a suspicion of vice. Some horses however have a calloused 

 enlargement on the point of the hock produced gradually through contact 

 with the floor when lying down. 



Horses seldom go lame from capped hock ; and, from the point of view 

 of its non-interference with the usefulness of the animal it is not an un- 

 soundness. Nevertheless it is usuallv regarded as such. 



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Fiw. 21. Capped Hock. (After Dollar. 



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22. Capped Shin or Fetlock. 

 (After Dollar.) 



Treatment. — As with other synovial distensions treatment is often un- 

 satisfactorv. In the early stages cooling applications ; and later on iodine 

 blisters, frequently repeated, are most likely to be successful. 



Capped Shins. 



These enlargements occur in front of the lower extremity of the cannon 

 bone just above the fetlock, in the hind limbs usually. They are most 

 often the result of injurits sustained through hitting fences when jumping. 

 The condition is almost identical with capped knee and should be treated 

 in the same manner. 



BURNS AND SCALDS. 



Burns and scalds may vary in severity from a slight inflammation of 

 the skin surface to a grave condition of charring and destruction of the 

 skin and subjacent tissues. 



Treatment. — One of the main objects of treatment should be the pro- 

 tection of the injured surface from adverse external influences, such as 

 cold, wet, dirt, and infection. For this purpose applications of oil are 



