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and treat as a lacerated wound, by bathing with lukewarm 

 water and applying the white lotion twice a day until it heals. 



2. Fracture of the Bones of the Shoulder. 



Causes. — It is usually the result of falling or running 

 against some hard, solid object. 



Symptoms. — There is swelling and soreness, accompanied 

 by severe lameness. The bones may be heard grating against 

 each other upon movement of the shoulder. 



Treatment. — In the majority of cases it is best to destroy 

 him at once. Should there be, however, a desire to try treat- 

 ment, keep him quiet and bathe with lukewarm water twice a 

 day. After bathing apply the white liniment to arrest the 

 swelling and inflammation. Treatment in the majority of 

 cases is unsatisfactory and should the parts become much 

 swollen accompanied by much pain it is best to have him 

 destroyed. 



3. Injuries and Sprains of the Knee. 



Causes. — It is usually the result of a fall. 



Symptoms. — The knee is very sore and cannot be bent 

 when walking. 



Treatment. — Keep the animal quiet, and bathe twice a 

 day with lukewarm water and salt, and after bathing apply 

 the white liniment. If the knee is cut, use the white lotion 

 after bathing. If the cut is large, put a few stitches in it, and 

 treat as above mentioned. 



4. Striking the Knee (Speedy Cut). 



This is caused by striking the knee with the opposite 

 foot. 



Causes. — It is generally the result of bad shoeing, or 

 using too heavy a shoe on colts. Some horses with high 

 action have a tendency to strike the knees. 



Symptoms. — There is swelling on the inside of the knee. 

 It is very painful, and as soon as you handle it the animal 

 jerks his knee away. In some cases it becomes very much 

 swollen and matter forms in it. When walking, in bringing 

 his leg forward he swings it out and can hardly get along 



