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the nerves or clipping the legs when left exposed to cold may 

 cause it. Sometimes the burning of the fetlock by the rope 

 or the irritation of the cutting during castration may give 

 rise to it. It affects the hind more frequently than the front 

 legs. 



Symptoms. — There is a jerky, peculiar, high action of 

 the affected leg, more noticeable during excitement. See 

 Fig. 35. 



Treatment. — If well established it is incurable, but if 

 noticed in the first stages, give a physic of 



Bitter Aloes 8 to 10 drams. 



. ^bicarbonate of Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 



£/■ "nger 1 dessertspoonful. 



i\ ?;a in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a drench. 

 Leave the animal in the stable the next day, and follow with 

 a powder of bromide of potassium, two drams, or a tea- 

 spoonful, twice a day in the food, or on the tongue with a 

 spoon. This acts favorably on the nerves. 



10. Hydrophobia (Rabies). 



Hydrophobia. 



