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deadly poison so either destroy or place these tablets and any water con- 

 taining them where no one or no animal can get them. After washing 

 the sores rub them well with vaseline and in 3 days apply white lotion 

 as follows: 



Lead Acetate, 1 ounce (2 tablespoonsful) 



Zinc Sulphate, 6 drams (6 teaspoonsful) 



Water, 1 pint. 

 Shake well before using. If any of the causes for the disease given 

 are present remove them. It may be the feed or the stable. 



THRUSH OF THE FOOT 



This disease is caused by a parasite that thrives in filth, such as is 

 found in damp filthy stables. 



SYMPTOMS 



Thrush is a disease that usually works on the tissue of one foot at a 

 time. In the gelding or stallion it is more often found in the front 

 feet. In the mare it is found more often in the rear hoofs due to the posi- 

 tion of the urine. There is a watery secretion given off from the frog 

 of the foot. The tissues are swollen and dark colored. The fluid dries 

 to a cherry mass after its escape. Sometimes the first noticeable symp- 

 toms is a very offensive odor, due to rotting of the frog, horn and sole. 



TREATMENT 



Cleanse the part with corrosive sublimate water 1-500. Corrosive 

 sublimate is a most deadly poison and too much care can not be taken 

 to prevent pills or water from being taken inwardly. 



After thoroughly washing the parts melt tar and blue stone together 

 and apply to the effected parts daily until improvement develops. I 

 had good results by using powdered blue stone alone for several days. 



PROLAPSE OF THE RECTUM OR PILES 



This may be caused by feeding coarse fodders or excessive straining. 



TREATMENT 



Place the horse on a laxative diet and limit the amount of feed to 



