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b(! rasped as thin as is prudent, which will greatly relieve the internal sensi- 

 ble parts, which are tender and swollen, by removing the pressure of the sole 

 and hoof from them; let the feet be immersed in warm water or apply poul- 

 tices to them, or if preferred wet cloths may be kept round them; if the 

 general febrile symptoms still continue repeat the bleeding and the medicine. 

 As soon as amendment becomes apparent, feed mildly, and allow the horse 

 to rest ; do not proceed to exercise until the feet have gained some strength, 

 nor must it be forgotten that feet once foundered, require great caution in 

 their future management, as they are very liable to become again affected on 

 ■ny considerable exertion. 



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