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tongs as shown in Fig. 53. A deep-seated and fresh 

 corn will often be discovered by this means when no 

 superficial discoloration can be seen. 



Treatment. If the heels are contracted, they should 

 be expanded in the manner recommended for the cure 

 of contraction. If the shoes have been allowed to re- 

 main on too long, they should be removed more fre- 

 quently. To prevent bruising the shoe should not be 

 fitted too tightly to the heels. A small open space 

 should be allowed between the heel of the shoe and the 

 heel of the foot. The application of DR. HEARD'S HOOF 

 LINIMENT will materially assist the horn to become 

 tough and elastic, when the concussion or jar to the 

 foot will be greatly lessened. Unless the lameness is 

 severe, gentle exercise is better than standing in the 

 stable. If the lameness is severe, showing that the lo- 

 cal inflammation is also severe, it is best treated by 

 poulticing with linseed meal, to w r hich has been added 

 about a tablespoonf ul of DR. HEARD'S AMERICAN EMBROCA- 

 TION. If the animal is turned out to pasture, the shoe 

 called a tip, Fig. 54 should first be put on to prevent 

 the wall of the hoof from being broken away. 



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Fig. 54. Tip. Fig. 55. Hoof with Quarter Crack. 



QUARTER CRACK. 



This is a separation of the fibres of the hoof from 



