106 DR. LF.GE AR'S STOCK BOOK. 



MALLENDERS. 



This is an eczematious (like eczema) condition of the skin, 

 localizing itself on the front legs just back of the knees, causing 

 a scurviness and dryness of the parts. It is commonly seen among 

 heavy horses, and stallions suffer more frequently than mares or 

 geldings. 



Causes. The causes are a sluggish circulation, improper feed- 

 ing, irregular exercise, improper grooming, etc. It may also be 

 due to the action of certain blistering preparations. 



Smyptoms. At first there is an irritation, followed by redness 

 in some cases, and a watery discharge takes place from the affect- 

 ed part. The cracks which form often extend quite through the 

 skin. The first symptoms may after a while disappear, and the 

 case take on a chronic form. The animal may alsc fall off in 

 condition to a certain extent. 



Treatment. This disease, though apparently not very serious, 

 is some times very hard to cure on account of the location of the 

 trouble. Give the following prescription as a drench at one dose: 



Barbadoes aloes 4 d rains. 



Tincture ginger 1 ounce. 



Raw linseed oil 1 pint. 



Mix. 



Follow the above up with Dr. LeG ear's Condition Powders 

 (see Appendix) according to direction. Keep the horse as quiet 

 as possible for a few days. There is no medicine that will heal 

 it quicker than Dr. LeGear's Healing Lotion applied twice per 

 day. 



