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tion. The best preventative is to leave these on, 

 for about an hour. 



When the skin has been bruised, apply an 

 evaporating lotion {see Bruises). Methylated 

 Spirit will harden the skin. 



Eye {see Inflammation of) 

 Eyelids, Torn {see Wounds) 



F 

 Falling of the Womb {see Prolapsus Uteri) 



False Quarter 

 This is an indentation, or furrow in the wall of 

 of the hoof, usually observed in the fore foot of 

 the horse. It is due to a defective secretion of 

 the horn: predisposes to sand-crack, and constitutes 

 unsoundness. 



Farcy {see Glanders) 



Fetlock Joint (Sprain of) 

 The fetlock joint of a horse is occasionally the 

 seat of a sprain. If so there is lameness, increased 

 heat and swelling, which may persist for some 

 days. 



When the joint is manipulated, it causes the 

 animal pain. Rest, and the application of cooling 

 lotion, followed by hot water, will be of service. 



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