A SPRAIN OR STRAIN. 



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constituting a serous abscess, or tlie formation of pus in the 

 part, witli lameness and fever. In many cases the effused fluids 

 become solidified, in wliicli case a permanent enlargement re- 

 mains. This not only detracts from the appearance of the ani- 

 mal, but from its size ex- 

 poses him to subsequent 

 injuries which would 

 otherwise be escaped. 



Treatment. — Apply a 

 three-quarter or Charlier 

 shoe. The foot must be 

 kept narrow on the inner 

 side, and the shoes re- 

 moved e V e r y three 

 weeks; otherwise, by 

 growth of the foot, the 

 animal is apt to strike. 

 If it cannot be prevented 

 by shoeing, a boot must 

 be worn. If not solidi- 

 fied, hot and cold appli- Fig. 43-Speedy Cut. 

 cations should be used. Eight dracluns of aloes should be given 

 internally to open the bowels. If serum or pus be present, open 

 it up. The thickened condition should be removed by blisters. 



BROKEN KNEES. 



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A wound upon the anterior part of the knee, though a mere 

 scratch, lowers the value of an animal to a great extent. Many 

 knees are broken through carelessness on the part of the driver 

 or rider, and are not caused by faulty conformation. A horse, 

 well made, with very fine action, may have broken knees, and 

 the cause be purely accidental. Bad shoeing, carelessness on the 

 part of the rider, or vertigo may cause the trouble. Some horses 

 fall from faulty conformation, and are dangerous to ride. 



Treatment. — Complete rest; tie up the animal's head so that 



