HORSES: THEIR POINTS AND MANAGEMENT 



SEEDY TOE. 



The term " Seedy Toe " is used to indicate a " mealy " 

 condition of the horn forming the sole and wall, especially at 

 the toe. Although most frequently found at, or about, the toe, 

 it is by no means conrined to this part. The soft, dry, mealy 

 condition of the horn is very characteristic, though such is often 

 shed in large, dry flakes. 



Causes. — The writer is inclined to think that it is due to a 

 vegetable parasite, somewhat after the nature of that causing 

 ringworm, though at present is unable to confirm this view. 

 It is said that the toe clip causes it, though it is impossible to 

 admit the absolute truth of this, knowing that it occurs where 

 this is absent. A seedy condition of the horn is frequently 

 noticed after an attack of inflammation of the feet (laminitis). 



Treatment. — Pare away all mealv and loose horn. H toe 

 clip has been worn, remove this. Paint the sole with the 

 following : — 



Recipe. — Tincture of iodine, 2 ounces ; spirit of tar, 2 

 ounces ; methylated spirit of wine, 2 ounces ; caustic potash, 

 I drachm ; mix, and make liniment. 



Directions. — Apply with a brush to the diseased horn once 

 a day. A bar shoe can be applied. Blistering the coronet and 

 rest can be adopted if necessary. 



SANDCRACK. 



Means that the horn, forming the wall of the hoof, has a 

 split in it, extending in a vertical direction through part, or the 

 whole way, of its depth. The crack may be quite superficial, 



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