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There are two varieties of Farcy : the first of 

 which we will style Button Farcy, confined to 

 the lymphatic vessels of the skin and readily 

 yields to medical treatment; the other variety 

 appears on the extremities, and, generally, on 

 the outside of hind legs which become completely 

 engorged. The swelling, or eruption, in this 

 stage is very uneven and lumpy, excessively 

 tender and painful to the touch. If neglected 

 small abscesses are formed, and, if not speedily 

 arrested, soon cover the whole body, when they 

 very soon, if not already, defy all skill. 



TREATMENT. 



The treatment recommended is Sulphate of 

 Copper 2 drachms combined with the same 

 amount of Fluid Tincture of Gentian. Should 

 foregoing not succeed in a short time, try Corro- 

 sive sublimate in 10 to 15 grain doses two or 

 three times per day, which doses have been ad- 

 vantageously increased to a scruple or drachm 

 dose. If much debilitated give Calomel in 

 drachm doses instead of Sublimate, or Sulphu- 

 rate of Mercury may be substituted. The use of 

 Arsenic has been highly extoled, but Muriate of 

 Baryta in -J drachm doses most successful of all. 

 If he wilt not take medicine in his drink, dose 

 in one pint of Flaxseed tea. Open tumors timely, 

 and dress twice per day with Mercurial Ointment. 

 Hub inflamed parts with the same Ointment as 

 often. Feed good nourishing diet, changing to 

 grass if possible, with unwavering attention if 

 you expect or wish to save your horse. 



