592 SEEDY TOE. 



whilst from the deep-seated ulceration in the bone, the 

 healing process and the formation of a new hoof to a great 

 extent must be a process of time ; and we also know the 

 result is uncertain ; therefore we merely allude to it, with- 

 out recommending the formidable operation. The annexed 

 wood-cut shows a case of this diseased state in a fore-foot ; 



the front of the coffin-bone, and the inner cavity of the 

 hoof, exhibit respectively the deep cavity in the one and the 

 protruding horn tumour in the other structure. 



SEEDY TOE 



Is the English term for a partial separation of the wall 

 and sole, the vacant space extending more or less up be- 



