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



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. Hope burns. Abrasions or lacerations usually at the 

 back of the hind-pasterns. 



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. 



