40 "DISEASES OF THE HOESE. 



Abscess. — This is also called, by some persons, a beel-. 

 ing — a formation of matter or pus under the skin, as the 

 result of inflammation, either acute or chronic. Sometimes 

 abscess in bone is seen, also of the liver and the brain ; and^ 

 indeed, no part or tissue of an animal is exempt from it. 



Symptoms, Pain, heat and swelling ; a projection oi 

 prominence on the swelling from which the hair falls off, 

 disclosing a yellow, white and soft part upon its apex. In 

 a common abscess of this kind, it will only be necessary to 



ABSCESS LANCET. 



hasten the formation of the pus by applying poultices of 

 flaxseed or some other soft substance to the part, and when 

 the point is soft and evidently contains fluid, make an 

 opening on its lowest dependent point with a sharp knife, 

 so that the discharge will flow out of itself, and then apply 



Rain water, 1 ounce. 



Chloride of Zinc, 6 grains. 



Mix and apply to the wound twice a day. 



It is not advisable to open an abscess too soon, or before 

 the pus has properly formed. (See articles on Strangles and 

 Fistula.) 



Acari. — (See Mange.) 



Accidents. — When a horse falls whilst drawing a 

 vehicle — 



1. Jump down and hold the animal's head, to prevent 

 his dashing it about to his own injury. 



2. Loosen the check-rein (if you are so foolish as to use 

 one) and the parts of the harness which fasten on the vehicle 



