DR. LEGEAR'S STOCK BOOK. 



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roll. When peritonitis sets in, the animal will die, as a general 

 thing. Bathe the swollen parts freely with warm water and give 

 internally Dr. LeGear's Colic Cure. (See Appendix.) Keep the 

 animal comfortable, in a dry, warm place, etc. 



Fig. 47. Baker's Hobbles, used for throwing a horse in common operations. 



LOCKJAW. Lockjaw occasionally follows the operation of 

 castration. It may be brought on by exposure, or by the animal 

 being kept in a damp, filthy stall or lot. Not much can be done 

 for it. 



KUPTTJRE. It is quite a common thing for certain breeds of 

 horses to be affected with hernia (rupture). -Before castrating 

 you should always examine the animal for rupture. Sometimes 

 it may occur after the operation is performed, and the bo\\rl< 

 protrude through the opening and may extend to the ground. 

 If seen in time the animal should be thrown, the bowels put 

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