144 DISEASES OF ANIMALS. 



the Jic.se has been some time affected, the under ja\i 

 also begins to exhibit a hke growth and distentioD 

 Sometimes it exceeds the other in increase. At an early 

 period, some, and a later period, other subjects, begin to 

 languish and lose their activity and strength ; the joints 

 gi'ow stiff and unshapely ; the back becomes weak and 

 unelastic, until he dies, or is killed to terminate his suf 

 ferings. 



Rej-\iedy. Numerous modes of treatment have been 

 tried for this disorder, without success. The following 

 has been attended with favorable results, when the dis- 

 order has been taken in season. Take a piece of bar 

 iron, and have it formed into the shape of a chisel, about 

 two inches wide. Let it be about as sharp as chisels or 

 axes usually are before ground. Heat this in the fire 

 until it is quite red. Search out a gristle or ligament 

 which extends from near the eye to near the nostril. It 

 IS almost as large as a person's little finger. Apply the 

 edge of the heated iron across this ligament, about mid- 

 way between the eye and nostril, and sever it by burn- 

 ing entirely into the bone, on both sides. 



Let the wound alone. The severed ligature should be 

 prevented from reuniting again too readily, and the 

 irritating and suppurating state of the wound may be 

 advantageous ; and having kept open the sore for some 

 time, it will heal of itself. 



If the disease has not advanced far, the head wiL 

 gradually and slowly shrink to its former dimensions. 

 If it has advanced further, the horse may be servicable, 

 though the head may not regain its natural shape. It is 

 said to be attended with no danger. 



Another Re.medy. One quart of hog's lard ; one 

 quart of tar ; one pound of sulphur, or brimstone ; put 

 all together in a pot over a slow fire, and boil until the 

 brimstone disappears. Then make a mop on a strong 

 "Stick, and rub the horse's head, from the eyes to the 

 nose, once a day, with this mixture, till it is all gone 



