QUITTOR. ^17 , 



A proper quantity of these oils must be rubbed 

 on the part affected every night and morning, 

 after it has been first washed, or cleansed from dirt. 

 The horse should have rest, if possible, during the 

 time of cure ; but if he cannot be rested, care 

 must be taken to wash the part every night, or as 

 soon as he comes from his labour ; and when it is 

 properly dry, well rub in the oils, and repeat them 

 in the morning half an hour before he goes to 

 work. These oils are excellent in curing all kinds 

 of treads, stubs, and bruises, on the feet of horses 

 before they are ulcered ; and likewise are equally 

 efficacious for the foul in the feet of beasts. 



When the quittor is ulcered, or piped, it will be 

 easily discovered by washing the part with warm 

 water ; then let him stand half an hour, or an 

 hour, within which time a thick matter will appear 

 over the mouth of the wound. The depth and 

 situation of the wound, or ulcer, must be examined 

 with a probe, or (if that cannot be obtained) with 

 a crow-quill ; and if no swelling appear about the 

 wound, a cure may speedily be performed by the 

 following applications. 



Firsts cleanse the matter from the wound, then 

 take nitrated silver (lunar caustic), and introduce 

 it into the wound to the bottom, if possible, and 



