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DISEASES OF THE FEET, ETC. 



there any swelling of the leg left ; in fact it was a perfect 

 cure, and I believe that what was done in this case can 

 be done always. 



nth. Curb. This consists in an enlargement, or a 

 gradual bulging out, at the back of the hock, a few 



A CLEAN HOCK. 



A CUKBY HOCK, SLIGHTLY 

 BULGING OUT BEHIND. 



inches below its point, and is probably caused by a strain 

 of the ligaments of the tendon. To look for a curb, ob- 

 serve the leg sideways. Rest and cooling lotions applied 

 will effect an amelioration of the case; but a real cure is 



AN INDIA-RUBBER BANDAGE, FOR KEEPING 

 WET CLOTHS UPON A CURB. 



THE LINES MADE, FOR SOME IMAG- 

 INARY BENEFIT, WITH A HEATED 

 IRON, UPON THE HOCK OF A HORSE 

 HAVING CURB. 



hard to insure. A cloth, doubled over and over, may be 

 bandaged by means of India-rubber, as is shown in one 

 of the accompanying engravings : when this may be used, 

 it is afterwards to be kept constantly cool and wet. Pre- 

 vent exposure whilst under such treatment, as much as 

 possible, and have but very little movement until the heat 

 and swelling are diminished and the leg is almost sound. 



