ASSESSES OF THE POLL, POLL EVIL. 89 



Such are the general characteristics of all abscesses, 

 wherever located, and their situation and extent 

 mark their relative importance and danger, 



TREATMENT. During the inflammatory stage or 

 before softening, while there is merely a hard, more 

 or less hot and painful tumor, we should endeavor to 

 disperse it without its softening. To this end, give 

 three times per day, ten drops of the Specific, A A, 

 for INFLAMMATION, and also bathe the tumor as often 

 with THE MARVEL which will frequently disperse it. 



But if the swelling increases and fluctuates, or a 

 yellowish spot is observed in its centre, denoting the 

 presence of matter, it should be lanced at once, in 

 the most depending portion, and the matter drawn 

 off, and fifteeen drops of the Specific, I I, for UL- 

 CERS be given morning and night to facilitate the 

 healing. If the part is so situated that a compress 

 wet with THE MARVEL or Calendula Lotion can be 

 applied or bound on it, it will facilitate the healing. 



The treatment of ulcers is the same. 



Abscess of the Poll, Poll Evil. 



Is often from neglect a very formidable disease. It 

 is generally the result of severe injury upon the top 

 of the head, such as the chafing of the bridle or hal- 

 ter, pressure, or a blow against the manger or stall, 

 or frequent hanging back against the headstall. 



SYMPTOMS. At first a tumor forms at the polls or 

 junction of the head and neck. It soon becomes hot, 

 tense and painful ; the horse carries his head low ; 



