The Ailments of Horses, 81 



sklered most objectionable, and we think 

 that no veterinarian would dream of ad- 

 vising any client to purchase a horse thus 

 affected. 



It is during the formation of the splint 

 (i.e., the deposit of bone) that the animal 

 goes lame. 



The chief cause is concussion, though 

 a blow in this region is liable to cause 

 the part to inflame and a splint re- 

 sult. 



Splint lameness is characterized by 

 the increase of such during exercise, 

 especially if the horse be trotted on hard 

 ground. 



If the splint is in its formative stage 

 there will be increased heat, tenderness, 

 and pain when the leg is manipulated at 

 the back of and between the knee and 

 fetlock joints. 



Treatment. — During the inflammatory 

 stage rest is the first essential. Cooling- 

 applications. A high-heeled shoe may 

 be put on. 



The daily use of red blistering oint- 

 ment will be found of some service. 



Veterinary surgeons adopt other special 

 forms of treatment for this malady. 



Staggers, grass. — This is a peculiar 

 form of disease seen at a particular 

 season of the year, and said to be 

 brought on through eating r^^e grass. 

 Eemove from pasture and give a dose of 

 jJiysic. 



The complaint is indicated by a stag- 

 gering gait. 



Staggers, stomach. See Indigestion, 



