1018 DISEASES AISTD THEIK TEEATMENT. 



Ij ounces sulphate copper, 

 1 ounce sulphate zinc, 

 Ij ounces sugar of lead. 

 Put in three pints of water. Swab on the parts tv/o or three times a 

 da3\ Reduces inflammation, and sets uj) healing granulation of parts. 



Tenotomy. 



As the name indicates, it consists in division of the tendons in 

 cases of morbid contraction, ^ivino- rise to knudcUng- over the fet- 

 lock, causing the whole weight to be thrown on the toe. It is 

 only applicable to cases in which we have no anchylosis of the 

 joints. 



The horse being cast and properly secured, the leg is taken out 

 of tlie hobbles, and a rope attached to the foot, which is held by 

 assistants. A lono-itudinal incision is made about an inch in 

 length, a little in front of the tendons, and below any point of 

 thickening that may exist. A common, small bladed scalpel, or 

 the curved tenotomy knife, is passed in, care being taken to avoid 

 the artery vein and nerve, and the tendons are divided ; the skin 

 behind must not be cut, as the ends of the tendon may protrude, 

 giving rise to fungus growths. The foot should now be easily 

 brought into its natural position ; if not, some force should be used 

 to bring it back " by placing the knee against the front or pro- 

 jecting part of it, at the same time laying hold of the foot with 

 one hand, and the upper part of the leg with the other, and using 

 considerable force." This is sometimes necessary to break up ad- 

 hesions which may have formed. A stitch or two should be put 

 in the wound, and a thick woolen bandage kept constantly wet 

 with cold water should be applied for some days. If much in- 

 flammation ensues, a poultice should be applied, and some purga- 

 tive medicine given. 



If the fetlock descends too much, the heels should be raised. 

 If adhesions take place during recovery, a tipjjed shoe should be 

 put on the foot. In from two to three months he will be fit for 

 work. 



In a conversation with Dr. Hamill about this operation, in ex- 

 plaining the simplicity and success of the operation, he referred to 

 a case in point. To make the matter more clear to the general 

 reader, I made the request that he would write out a statement of 



