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First, with plenty of straw under him to pre- 

 vent bruising; then he should be thrown on his 

 side and fastened down, so as to allow the oper- 

 ator to make an incision with a fine pocket knife 

 partly to the front and near where the enlarge- 

 ment is. This operation will not interfere with 

 the tendons, or veins that extend upward from 

 the foot. The incision havinor been made the 

 finger may be inserted, as shown in Plate No. 

 29, " B," so as to raise the enlargement and 

 make it visible. Then, with a pair of nippers, 

 snap the end off with one motion. The incision 

 should be closed, fastened together with a needle 

 and silk thread ; then apply a linen bandage and 

 over this a wollen cloth, containing a little moist- 

 ure, to prevent fever. A little sweet oil should 

 be applied, to keep it clean while healing. The 

 operation is not severe and is thoroughly effective. 



Plates Nos. 30 and 31 represent a foot which 

 has been deprived of the free use of the back 

 tendons, caused by a sudden jar or misstep, 

 causing a horse so affected to travel on his toe. 



