88 THE AEMY HOESE. 



or lunar caustic and then treated as a fresh wound. Applica- 

 tions of iodine and glycerin in equal parts, or of the three 

 sulphates, may be beneficial. 



SCRATCHES. 



Scratches is allied to grease, but not so severe, but if neglected 

 may terminate in that disease. It is usually of a dr^^ nature, 

 ■with shallow cracks in the skin, and often discharging a thin 

 liquid, which does not irritate the skin. The disease is located 

 in the back part of the pastern joint. 



Treatment. — Cleanse thoroughh' with castile soap and water, 

 dry, and apply : Sulphate of zinc 1 ounce, acetate of lead 1 

 ounce, water 1 quart. Or, oxide of zinc 1 part, lanolin 10 parts. 

 Or, tincture of iodine may be resorted to. Good results are 

 obtained by a dressing of equal parts of zinc oxide and 

 acetanilid. kept in place by a piece of gauze or cotton and a 

 bandage. 



SCABIES MANGE. 



This is a contagious skin disease produced by parasites and 

 can be transmitted to man. 



There are three parasites that cause mange ; two varieties 

 burrow into the deeper layers of the skin, the first being found 

 about the head and neck (though it may spread over the sur- 

 face of the bod}^), the second at the roots of the mane and 

 tail; the third species does not burrow into the skin and is 

 found on the extremities. 



Synvptoins. — This disease is characterised by great itching 

 associated with the formation of pustules (pimples). As the 

 disease develops, large surfaces become destitute or hair and 

 are covered b}^ powdery crusts of variable thickness. At a 

 later period the skin becomes thickened, wrinkled, and fissured, 

 assuming the appearance of the skin of the rhinoceros. 



Treatment. — The first essential is the separation and isola- 

 tion of the unhealthy from the Avell animals. Wash the affected 

 parts thoroughh' with warm water, soap, and a scrubbing 

 brush, and apply the following: Acetanilid 10 parts, creolin 5 

 parts, cosmoline 20 parts. Melt the cosmoline and mix Avitli 

 the other ingredients while cooling. This ointment should be 

 applied twice a day and the parts thoroughly washed every 

 other day. Continue the treatment until the skin becomes 

 healthv. 



