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of lead, 8 tablespoonfuls of tincture of opium, and 

 a quart of water should be applied to the legs. This 

 should be rubbed in well with the hand every hour. 

 In from 20 to 30 hours, a great change for the bet- 

 ter will be noticed the inflammation will have been 

 reduced; the pain will have disappeared and the 

 bowels will be loose and active. 



From now on give general exercise at frequent 

 periods, during the day. In cases caused by over- 

 work or too little food or those following debilitat- 

 ing diseases, like influenza or distemper, the treat- 

 ment should be more stimulating; therefore, nutri- 

 tive foods and tonics are best. Good hay and oats 

 and other feed of a laxative nature should be fur- 

 nished. 



A preparation, consisting of 4 tablespoonfuls, 

 each, of tincture chloride of iron, tincture of gen- 

 tian, and ginger in a pint of water three times a day 

 will be found both stimulating and nourishing. If 

 the disease has progressed so far that the legs 

 break and show that matter is formed, wash them 

 with warm water and follow with acetate of lead, 

 sulphate of iron and carbolic acid. Use 2 table- 

 spoonfuls of each in a quart of water and apply 

 twice each day. If the swelling hangs on use 

 Fowler's solution of arsenic, 4 tablespoonfuls to a 

 dose in a bran mash once a day. Continue this for 

 four or five weeks. A salve made of 2 teaspoon- 

 fuls of iodide and 8 tablespoonfuls of vaseline should 

 also be rubbed on the leg twice a week. 



MAD DOG.— See Hydrophobia. 



MAGGOTS.— The grubs of the ordinary flesh- 

 flies so common about stables and houses. The 

 adult fly deposits the minute larvae in fresh meat, 

 in wounds, and frequently in dirty wool. These 

 become the maggots so well known about the farm. 



