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the upper portion of the shoulder blade, in the cartilage marked 

 Q in the skeleton. Poll Evil occurs in the neck, just back of 

 the ears near the point marked E in the skeleton. Both are 

 caused by bruises against the top of a low stable, or the sides 

 of a narrow stall— against the top of a low doorway, or against 

 the sides of a narrow one. It is strange, that to save a few 

 dollars, or a little space, men will thus allow their valuable 

 property to ,be injured. These diseases are sometimes caused 

 by blows ; by the saddle ; and, rarely, by rolling on a stone or 

 stick. The tendon becomes swollen and painful ; the horse tries 

 to rub the place against the sides of his stall, which only aggra- 

 vates the evil. A sijiall swelling appears. Any person who 

 watches his horses with any care, will discover the evil before 

 it goes farther. When the above symptoms are discovered, put 

 the hand to the places mentioned. There will be heat and ten- 

 derness, even if the swelling has not appeared. At this stage, 

 apply the corrosive liniment every morning for a week or ten 

 days. If, however, there is a considerable swelling before it is 

 discovered, or if, after applying the corrosive liniment as above, 

 the swelling should continue, an abscess has formed, and prompt 

 measures are required. The following is Dr. Stewart's valuable 

 prescription : " Spread a thin coating of May Apple liniment 

 (see Remedies) over the whole tumor every morning, washing it 

 off at night, and then greasing the surface of the tumor. Con- 

 tinue this three or four days, until pus begins to ooze out; 

 increase the liniment, apply every other day, and let it be on a 

 day and a night, but never longer. Always wash it off thor- 

 oughly with warm soapsuds, and grease with any kind of 

 grease." If the tumor is not made to discharge, cut it with a 

 sharp knife, at its junction with the body. If the May Apple 

 liniment is not to be had, apply a linseed poultice, or a poultice 

 ^f equal parts of sugar, soap, and powdered bloodroot. 



