THROAT LASH — TICKS 



work again he should be shod with a high shoe. (See 

 Blistering^ Bog-spavin, Prescriptions, Witid-galls.) 



Throat Lash. — The strap which fastens from side to 

 side behind the jowl of a horse to keep the bridle from 

 slipping over the head. It should not be buckled tighter 

 than necessary. (See Harness?) 



Throat Latch. — See Throat Lash. 



Throw Back. — See Atavism, Back Blood, Telegony. 



Thrush is a disease of the frog, which appears more 

 frequently in the hind feet than in the front ones, and the 

 usual source is wet and dirt, which cause the frog to decom- 

 pose and give out a very foul smell. 



Treatine?it. — Clean out the foot, removing the diseased 

 parts of the frog, and then cleanse the cleft where the thrush 

 exists by means of a piece of stick and some dry tow or 

 cotton wool, taking care to see that this is thoroughly done. 

 After this the cleft may be dressed with a mixture of calomel 

 and burnt alum, equal parts, the dressing being changed 

 twice a day. In mild cases the burnt alum may be dis- 

 pensed with, and under any circumstances it is not desirable 

 to continue it for more than a day, after which the calomel 

 alone will suffice. If neither of the above drugs are avail- 

 able, common salt may be used as a dressing in mild cases. 

 When the cleft is thoroughly cleansed, a stopping of tow and 

 tar may be inserted. A dose of cooling medicines will often 

 do good, and the food should include mashes, green stuff, 

 and roots. (See Prescriptions.) 



Tibia. — The bone of the second thigh, extending from 

 the stifles to the hocks. (See Hind-legs.) 



Ticks appear on horses which are neglected, or they may 



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