LAMENESSES. 



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to effect a cure. The only remedy for a badly contracted 

 tendon is its division, but the operation weakens the part. 



WINDGALLS 



Are soft swellings of the fetlock joints, formerly sup- 

 posed to contain air. They really contain joint oil. They 

 are sometimes as large as walnuts. 



Fig. 89. Windfalls, before dissection. 



Fig. 90. After dissection. 



Remedy. — Equable pressure by flannel or wash leather 

 bandages. Bandages wetted with white lotion (f ounce 

 of zinc sulphate, 1 ounce lead acetate, in quart of water). 

 Rest, hand rubbing, blisters. Shoe so as to prevent con- 

 cussion. 



SEEDY TOE 



Consists in the formation of a cheesy or mealy and 

 therefore imperfect horn, which is incapable of maintain- 

 ing the union between the outer wall and lamina?. When 

 the defective horn shrinks, a crack is left for the recep- 

 tion of dirt. When not caused by inflammation or press- 

 ure of the shoe clip, it originates in some inherent cause, 

 such as weak feet, &c. Lameness is not invaribly present. 



Remedy. — Remove diseased parts; promote growth of 

 healthy horn by blisters and moisture. Bar shoes; sole 

 pressure ; remove shoe clips. 



