66 MODERN FARRIER, 



Stirred and combined well together ; after which addv 



Spirit of turpentine, - _ 4 ounces. 

 Oil of origanum, _ > i ounce. 



Camphorated spirit of wine, 4 ounces. 



Mixed and put into a bottle for use. 



44. The Grease. 



Symptoms. — The approach of this disease is indi- 

 cated by the horse raising his foot frequently from 

 the ground, and evincing great pain and uneasiness 

 when resting upon it. Swelling and inflammation 

 of the heel about the fetlock follows, and which se- 

 cretes an oily matter of a peculiar offensive smell. 

 When the inflammation extends to the cellular 

 membrane under the skin, the pain and lameness 

 become very severe. The affected part is soon 

 brought to an abscess, which bursts and leaves a 

 deep ill-looking ulcer. This disease most commonly 

 attacks the hinder legs, and is sometimes so painful ■ 

 as to prevent the horse from lying down, which also • 

 tends to increase the swelling. ] 



Causes. — Heavy horses with round fleshy legs are \ 

 most subject to this disorder. This disease is occa- \ 

 sioned by sudden changes from a cold to a hot tem- ;! 

 perature, such as the removing of horses from grass | 

 to hot stables ; from the too sudden change from a | 

 generous to an impoverishing diet ; from neglect on \ 

 the part of the grooms in leaving the heels wet and | 

 full of sand ; and from constitutional debility. It j 

 generally attacks horses in the spring and autumn, | 

 and may, in most cases, be attributed to the want of J 

 cleanliness and proper exercise. % 



Cure. — A slight affection of the grease may, in ' 

 general, be removed by a poultice of boiled bran j 

 and linseed powder, constantly applied and kept } 

 moist with warm water ; giving occasionally a mild ; 



