A SPRAIN OR STRAIN. l9l 



several inches thick. Fibrous tumors are to be removed by the 

 knife. The wound should be dressed three times a day with a 

 solution of carbolic acid, one part of acid to forty parts of water. 

 One ounce of acetate of lead, six drachms of zinc sulphate to 

 one quart of water may be used as a dressing. 



Abscesses sometimes form between the scapula and thoracic 

 wall. They may be detected by swelling, lameness, and heat in 

 front and below the jioint of the shoulder. The limb will be 

 pushed outward by the swelling. The pus is deep-seated and 

 requires the opening of the abscess before the usual signs of 

 pointing are noticed. A directory should be used to find the 

 seat of pus, and when found it should he well opened. 



ELBOW LAMENESS 



Is caused by injuries, sprains of the lateral ligaments, and from 

 rheumatism. 



Symptoms. — The limb is semi-flexed while standing still, and 

 there will be excessive dropping of the head and anterior part of 

 the body during action. If the ligaments or muscles are strained 

 there will be pain, heat, and swelling. When the internal late- 

 ral ligament is injured the horse stands with the foot and limb 

 thrown outwards. If the triceps muscle is the seat of injury, 

 the forearm is flexed upon the humerus. 



Treat.mext. — Fomentations to allay the irritation, after 

 which apply blisters. Setons are highly recommended by some. 

 Give rest and apply a high-heeled shoe. 



CAPPED ELBOW. 



We mean l)y this an enlargement of the olecranon, due to 

 injury of some kind. 



Cause. — The most common cause of this condition is the con- 

 tact of the elbow with the shoe when the animal is lying down. 

 The unshod hoof will produce it, and it may be caused by the 

 belly-band rubbing the elbow. It interferes to a considerable 



