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ttree steps naturally enough; wlien, suddenly, 

 the leg fails to come forward, and is left dragging 

 behind. Hand-rubbing, and bathing the limb 

 with Kerr's East India Liniment, prepared by 

 Jennings & Higgins, will restore the animal in a 

 very short time. 



FOUNDER. 



The primary cause of this disease is con- 

 traction of the hoof, rendering it hard, brittle, and 

 unyielding, in consequence of which, the con- 

 cussion when the foot is thrown upon the ground 

 when in motion is very much increased. In this 

 condition long drives upon hard roads, bruise 

 the soft and delicate structures within the hoof, 

 in consequence of which the foot becomes sore 

 and fevered. In this condition the animal when 

 warm is often watered, the body is suddenly 

 chilled, causing a determination of blood to the 

 feet, the capillary vessels of the feet become 

 clogged, inflammation is the result, and all the 

 symptoms of founder follow, which are well known 

 to horsemen generally. Treatment. — Open the 

 bfwels as speedily as possible with the following: 

 R. Barbadoes Aloes, 1 05. 



Nit. Potassa, 1 dr. 



Ginger Pulverized, ^ " 



Mix with mucilage gum arable, and make into 

 a ball. Bleed from the coronet, around the upper 

 part of the foot, at the inside quarter. Foment 

 the feet well with hot water for two or three 

 rtours, and then poultice with flaxseed meal, and 



