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boric acid, dusted into the sores, are all excellent for 

 scratches. After applying the antiseptics, the part 

 should be covered with some bland oily dressing, 

 such as olive, raw linseed, or castor oil, fresh lard, 

 vaseline, or glycerin. A solution of one part of car- 

 bolic acid to twenty parts of glycerin or raw linseed 

 oil is very good. The stable should be kept clean 

 and dry. When the horse is worked, the sore parts 

 should be oiled or greased at least twice a day. 

 When the parts are washed, they should be wiped 

 dry and oiled, to keep the skin from chapping and 

 cracking. 



In old, chronic cases, or when proud flesh or 

 "grapes" have formed, after the part has been poul- 

 ticed, the "grapes" should be cauterized with a stick 

 of lunar caustic, or "butter of antimony," applied 

 lightly with a swab, or tincture of iodin may be ap- 

 plied once daily for a few days. Then treat as a simple 

 case. 



FOULS IX CATTLE 



Fouls is an inflammation, often associated with sup- 

 puration, of the skin and cellular tissues in the region 

 of the toes of cattle. It usually occurs between the 

 toes of the hind feet, or just above the toes ; but it is 

 sometimes found in the front feet. 



Fouls is thought to be caused by certain germs or 

 bacteria which invade the tissues in this region. Stand- 

 ing in manure or filth, and running in muddy yards, are 

 the most common causes, although injuries to the feet 

 mav bring on the disease. 



