202 On the Hoof disease. 



obviously indispensable. A handful of salt should be given 

 every day to promote digestion, and give tone to the sys- 

 tem. The local applications, must be of a stimulating 

 nature, to rouse the activity of the circulation and of the 

 absorbents, and to enable the part labouring under a de- 

 ficiency of vital energy, to resume its healthy functions, 

 or to throw off the disease. Fish or beef-brine will an- 

 vswer as well as any, but they should be well rubbed on 

 the feet and legs, for friction greatly tends to assist in re- 

 storing the health of the parts. To prevent the appear- 

 ance of the ergot in the grass, care should be taken, 

 when practicable, to supply the meadows with water in 

 dry seasons. 



