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cold or warm applications; and when oedemic or dropsical 

 swelling exists apply warm aromatic decoctions, frequently 

 renewing the same, and exercise the animal several times 

 daity. Extensive or persistent dropsical swelling of either 

 the sheath or the penis may be relieved by longitudinal free 

 lancing and continued warm bathing. In cases of profuse 

 suppuration apply astringent lotions (alum, sulphate of zinc, 

 or acetate of lead; strength, one to twelve of water). Fistu- 

 las should be slit open to give free escape to matter and 

 facilitate applications of remedies (nitrate of silver) to destroy 

 false membrane; thereafter, zinc ointment, carbolized cos- 

 moline, etc. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE PENIS. 



It is evidenced by pain, heat, swelling, more or less ina- 

 bility to extend or retract the organ, painful urinating, a 

 straddling gait, more or less depression of spirit and loss of 

 appetite. Most frequently caused by kicks from the mare, 

 injury by hairs of the mare's tail obstructing free entrance 

 to the vagina, etc. After cleansing the penis and the sheath 

 with warm water and soap apply zinc or lead ointment, or if 

 much swelling prevails use frequent bathing with hayseed 

 tea or decoction of other aromatics with vinegar. In case 

 of abscess formation, besides frequent attention to cleanliness 

 use injections of solutions of sulphate of zinc or sulphate of 

 copper (from one to two drachms to a half-pint of water). 

 If the stallion is unable to retract or retain the penis within 

 the sheath it will be necessary to support the member in a 

 horizontal position by means of a broad linen bandage or 

 sling fastened over the loins. The diet should be loosening 

 and spare. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE TESTICLES. 



This is evidenced by a stiff, straddling gait, or more or 

 less lameness; swelling and pain of one or both testicles, in- 

 cluding the testicular cord; total loss of spirit and ability to 

 service, and which latter condition, in severe cases, may be- 

 come permanent on account of structural disorganization of 

 the testicles. Treatment should be conducted as indicated 



