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ia its structure, in which case we are not aware that it can 

 be eradicated. 



In purchasing a horse which exhibits capped hock, the 

 whole of the part should be very carefully examined, in 

 order to ascertain if there are any other bruises observable. 

 His history should be obtained, if possible, and learn whether 

 it has been the result of kicking. Horses that are given to 

 kicking can seldom or never be broken from the habit. 



MALLENDERS AND SALLENDERS. 



These are scurfy eruptions, situate in the inside of the 

 hock, a little way under the knee, sometimes even on it : 

 the former appellation is given to those of the fore leg, and 

 the latter to the hind leg. These seldom are accompanied 

 with lameness, but if not attended to in time, they will 

 ulcerate, when a thin watery humour will issue from them, 

 which becomes difficult of cure. 



Remedies. — The following ointment must be applied to 

 the parts affected : — 



Common tar . . .1 ounce, 

 Sugar of lead . , . ^ ounce, 

 Lard . . . .4 ounces. 



If the above does not stop the discharge in a week's 

 application, then recourse must be had to the weak mercurial 

 ointment. 



During the treatment of this complaint, the following 

 laxative ball should be occasionally given : — 



Barbadoes aloes . . 5 drachms, 

 Castile soap ... 2 drachms. 

 Oil of caraways . . 10 drops. 



The cause of this complaint is in general owing to bad 

 stable management. 



