22 ROE ON THE HOKSK. 



POLL EVIL, 



This is an affection happening to the horse, 

 only when his blood is in morbid condition, (as 

 stated by some authors), but in my opinion and 

 experience, let the blood be never so pure, and 

 the horse receive a blow on the prominence, called 

 the poll, sufficient to cause extravasation at the 

 Periosteum, suppuration is very liable to result 

 and should the matter be too long pent up it may 

 prey upon the bone. 



SYMPTOMS. 



Swelling and inflammation of the poll, with 

 great tenderness, lasting sometimes for weeks 

 and months before it breaks. 



TREATMENT. 



If matter is already formed, open at once by 

 making a large incision, but, if the beginning of 

 swelling use the following liniment: Aqua Am- 

 monia 2 ounces, Alcoholic Spirits Camphor 4 

 ounces, Turpentine 2 ounces; with which wash 

 three times per day and keep covered with an oil 

 cloth hood. If matter has formed, and been 

 drawn off, syringing out daily with Castile soap 

 arid warm soft water, and dress with the follow- 

 ing preparation, Glycerine 4 ounces and Carbolic 

 Acid 1 ounce, mix and apply once or twice each 

 day. 



