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portion of hoof ointment in the cleft of the frog; let the 

 whole surface be covered with tow, then upon the tow place 

 a flat piece of wood, about the width of the frog, — one of 

 the ends passing under the toe of the shoe, the other extend- 

 ing to the back part of the frog, and bound down by trans- 

 verse slips of wood, the ends of which are to be placed 

 under the shoe. The moderate pressure thus applied, will 

 contribute materially to the cure and to the production of 

 solid horn. This dressing must be repeated daily. If, after 

 this treatment, matter should discharge, the heel contract, 

 and the horn soften, then apply a poultice of Indian meal, 

 with half a tablespoonful of cayenne pepper on the surface, 

 washing the foot, as above, every night. 



Tibia. The bone of the horse's thigh j that is, the bone 

 between the hock and the stifle. 



Ticks. Insects that infest sheep and other animals. A 

 strong infusion of lobelia will destroy them. 



Tongue. The tongue is a muscular substance, composed 

 of fibres variously arranged, by which it is rendered capable 

 of that diversity of action which we observe ; it has also 

 several muscles attached to it. The small bone, to which it 

 has a muscular attachment, is named os hyoides. 



Tonics. Medicines that augment the strength of the body, 

 such as gentian, wild cherry, poplar bark, &c. 



Training. By the word training is meant, putting a horse 

 in that state in which all the functions of the body are in 

 equilibrium. In order to bring a horse into this desirable 

 state, we refer the reader to articles Feeding, Exercise, &c, 

 part first. 



Tubercles. Small tumors that sometimes suppurate and 

 discharge pus ; they are often found in the lungs. 



Tumor. A swelling on any part of the body. Tumors 

 are of various kinds ; sometimes caused by bruises, or other 

 accidents ; at others, arising without any visible cause. 



Tunic A coat, or membrane, investing a part j such as 

 the tunica vaginalis of the testicle. 



Turgescence. An over-fulness <*f the vessels in any part. 



