General Management in Disease 



Corns 



A corn consists of a bruise to the sensitive sole, 

 and shows itself in the form of a reddish dis- 

 coloration of the horny sole beneath the bruise, 

 and usually appears upon the inner quarter of the 

 fore-foot, very rarely on the hind ; but there is 

 practically no difference between a bruise in this, 

 and other parts of the sole. When a corn has 

 been in existence for a few days it turns a reddish 

 brown, and sometimes a greenish yellow, more 

 especially the last-named, if suppuration has begun 

 (suppurating corn). 



A corn very often causes severe lameness, and is 

 looked upon as a cause of unsoundness. 



The part should be pared, and the shoeing 

 attended to. If suppuration has occurred it must 

 be allowed to have free exit, otherwise it will 

 break out at the coronet, and end in quittor. 



Poultice the foot with hot linseed and bran, and 

 keep thoroughly clean. Rest for a week or so. 



Crib-Biting 



This is an objectionable habit, and frequently 

 accompanied by wind-sucking. If so, the objec- 

 tion is increased. Once acquired, it is a difficult 

 matter to wean a horse of? it, but plenty of work 

 is, to some extent, a preventative, or the animal 

 may be fed off the ground, or in a swinging 

 manger, etc. 



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