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ounces of water) subsequently dressing with 

 carbolic glycerine. 



Sprains. 



The back tendons are frequently the 

 seat of sprains in the horse, requiring that 

 the animal be kept off work for a time, 

 depending of course upon the severity of 

 the sprain. 



In the early stages cold water bandages, 

 tightly and evenly applied, will do much to 

 facilitate recovery. 



It may be necessary to blister, but to 

 avoid permanent thickening, etc., if con- 

 venient, the services of a veterinarian 

 should be obtained. 



Bruises. 



Commonly these are the result of 

 collision and may or may not be accom- 

 panied by a skin wound, being quite 



