ABC OF THE HORSE loi 



the heels. The skin is hard, glossy and 

 red, and fissures and discharge follow. 

 The treatment consists of fomentations 

 of hot water and the application of 

 poultices made of linseed, or of equal 

 parts of linseed and bran. Later on, 

 when all heat has disappeared, an oint- 

 ment consisting of powdered alum and 

 common lard should be rubbed in. 



Curb, — An enlargement at the back 

 of, and just below, the point of the hock. 

 Sickle-shaped hocks are predisposed 

 towards curbs. 



Eczema is a skin disease which it is 

 often hard to cure. Skilled aid should 

 be obtained. 



