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377. Poll Evil (fig. 40). — An abscess in the region of the Y>p\\. 



Causes. — Bruises caused by the animal striking the poll against 

 some overhead object, or by pressure due to pulling back on the 

 halter. 



Symptoms and treatment. — See abscesses, paragraph 372. 



Fig. 39.— Fistulous withers. 



378. Rope bums.— Abrasions or lacerations usually at the 

 back of the hind-pasterii'*. 



Causes. — Getting the foot over the halter shank, picket line, or 

 lariat. It is generally the result of leaving the halter shank too long 

 in tying. 



