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out, thus forming what is known as a "quitter," it is 

 needless to say that the treatment for this condition will 

 have to be left to the surgeon. 



Corns are bruises of the sensitive sole, usually in that 

 portion enclosed by the inner angle of the wall and bars, 

 usually present in the fore feet. Weak heels predispose 

 to the disease, very strong heels may also result in this 

 trouble due to pinching of the sole between them and the 

 pedal bone. 



The causes of corns are several, chief of which is 

 faulty shoeing, putting pressure on parts not intended to 

 bear it, by cutting down the bars or putting on short 

 heeled shoes, and especially by the common practice of leav- 

 ing shoes on horses' feet for months at a time without reset- 

 ting and removal of excess of horn growth. Excessive thin- 

 ning of the sole and later stepping on a stone will cause 

 the sole bruise (corn), some weak-footed horses will 

 have corns in spite of all methods of shoeing; barefooted 

 horses rarely have corns. 



The lameness resulting from corns gets worse as the 

 animal is worked who may point. If the shoes are re- 

 moved and the sole pared the surface will be noticed to 

 be reddened and in some cases pus may be found, always 

 a serious condition. Eemoval of the shoe, paring out of 

 the seat of the corn and a poultice to the foot, will in 

 cases of lameness, due to a corn, result in almost mar- 

 velous cures. Antiseptics, such as tar, should be used 

 and a bar or three-quarter shoe should be put on, care 

 being taken to avoid pressure on the affected parts. 



Foot rot in cattle and sheep will often occur if the feet 

 are allowed to grow too long and get fouled with manure, 

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