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8. Stiffle Out in Cattle. 



For this disease we refer you to dislocation of the patella 

 (stiffle out) in horses, as the causes, symptoms and treatment 

 are the same in both. This does not occur so often in cattle, 

 as it does in horses. 



Fig. C7. — Position Assumed in Dislocation of the Stitne. 



9. Fractures of the Bones Above and Below the Stiffle Joint. 



The animal may not be able to stand, but if so the leg 

 hangs loose. By moving the leg you can hear the broken 

 bones grate on each other. 



Treatment. — In very severe cases it is best to destroy the 

 patient or use it for beef. If you attempt to treat it yoi will 

 not be able to do more than keep the animal quiet, and leave 

 it lying down or standing up, whichever it prefers. 



10. Spavin. 



This is generally met with in working oxen, or cows. 

 There is lameness and an enlargement on the inner side of 

 the lower part of the hock joint, similar to spavin in horses. 

 Blister with the following: 



Biniodide of Mercury .... 2 drams. 



Powdered Cantharides or Spanish Fly 3 drams. 



Vaseline or Lard V/t ounces. 



Mix thoroughly, clip off the hair on the inside of the hock 

 over the enlargement and rub on half of this blister, rubbing 

 it in well. Tie the animal short to prevent licking it. Grease 



