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the abscess close to the quick, so as to allow the pus to 

 discharge. Use a solution of 



White Lotion 8 ounces. 



Corrosive Sublimate ^ dram. 



Shake well together, inject it in at the top and allow it to 

 discharge through the opening at the bottom. This destroys 

 the pipe of the fistula. Poultice almost continually for a 

 week or two, changing the poultice twice a day. Discontinue 

 the poultice gradually when improvement in the condition of 

 the foot is noticed. Should the bone be diseased it may be 

 necessary to cut away more of the sole and wall and scrape 

 away the diseased portion of bone. Do not attempt this, 

 however, unless it is felt to be absolutely necessary. 



15. Seedy Toe. 



This term is applied to a peculiar condition of the horn 

 of the toe in which it becomes soft and crumbly, in severe 

 cases causing the foot to grow out of shape. A small or 

 large portion may be affected. When a large portion is 

 affected, the foot becomes deformed, this condition being also 

 accompanied by lameness. 



Causes. — Probably the cause most frequently met with is 

 the use of shoes with large toe clips. These interfere with 

 the proper nutrition of the foot. In fact any condition that 

 interferes with the nutrition and impairs the secretion may 

 have the same effect. 



Treatment. — Remove the shoe, cut down the toe and 

 scrape off the diseased portion of the horn. Poultice the parts 

 thoroughly to relieve the inflammation and soreness. Cover 

 any sensitive structures left exposed with lard and pine tar. 

 Stimulate the growth of the horn by applications of fly blister 

 to the top of the hoof. During treatment it is well to poultice 

 occasionally to soften the hoof and promote healthy growth. 



16. Canker. 



Canker is a fungus growth affecting the sole and frog. 



Causes. — It is usually the result of some irritating condi- 

 tion such as that of puncture, standing in filthy places or 

 walking through wet barnyards. 



Symptoms. — The fungus growth usually makes its first 

 appearance on the sole or frog. If not treated this extends 

 until the whole bottom of the foot becomes involved. It 



