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Symptoms.. — There is heat, swelling, pain and stiffness, 

 or lameness according to the part of the body affected. 



Treatment. — Bathe the parts well with lukewarm water 

 and vinegar three times a day; after bathing wipe dry and 

 apply the white liniment If the sprain is in a joint of the 

 legs, bandaging each time after bathing helps to relieve the 

 pain and support the joint. 



15. Rheumatism. 



This is a kind of inflammation that affects the joints and 

 tendons. 



Causes. — Bad bluod containing too much acid, getting 

 wet or lying on Ihc damp ground in the spring of the year, 

 will cause it. 



Symptoms. — There is swelling and soreness in the joint 

 affected. It may affect one joint for a while, then move to 

 another, and so on. 



Treatment. — Rub the affected joint well with acid lini- 

 ment once a day and give the following: 



Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre *4 pound. 



Bicarbonate of Soda J4 pound. 



Salicylic Acid . .- % pound. 



Mix and give a tablespoonful twice a day in the feed. 



