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Mallenders and Sallenders. 



Scurfy or scabby eruptions are sometimes found at 

 the bend of the knee, and these are termed Mallen- 

 ders ; when the same appearances are seen inside the 

 hock, they assume the name of Sallenders. They do 

 not occasion lameness, but are very unsightly, and 

 when left to themselves, will degenerate into an ichor- 

 ous discharge not easily got rid of. They are easily 

 cured by smearing with the following ointment : — 



Tar ----- 2 ounces. 



Sugar of lead - - - 1 ounce. 



Lard ----- 6 ounces. 

 And if this fail, a weak mercurial ointment may be 

 used. Eeither of these diseases denote bad stable - 

 management. 



Lameness in the Round or Whirl-bone, 



Is generally known by the horse dragging the leg 

 after him on the toe. Any injury to this bone, which 

 constitutes the hip-joint, is treated with considerable 

 difficulty from its situation ; uckily, however, it is 

 of rare occurrence. Foment with camphorated spirits 

 of wine, and if the relief is not speedy, blister re- 

 peatedly. In some obstinate cases it may be necessary 

 to fire the part. 



Lameness in the Coffin Joint, 



Sometimes occurs when the animal stands with the 

 tee forward, keeping the pastern in a straight line with 



