xiv Contents. 



CHAPTER XXVII. 



LOCAL INJURIES. 



PAGE 



Wounds Biuises Poll evil Fistula of the withers Speedy- 

 cut Quittor Broken knees Wounds of arteries and 

 veins 246 



CHAPTER XXVIII. 



LOCAL INJURIES. 



Fiactures of bone The cranium Occipital crest Neck and 

 back The sacrum The tail Haunch Scapula Hu- 

 merus Radius and ulna Knee Metacarpal, or shank 

 bone Pastern Sessamoid bone Navicular bone 

 Coffin bone O.^titis Splints Open joint Sprain or 

 strain Ringbones Sidebones Navicular disease 

 Luxation of the patella Capped hock Curb Capped 

 elbow . . . , 251 



CHAPTER XXIX. 



PLAIN RULES FOR SHOEING. 



Nature and preservation of the hoof Inherent power of repro- 

 duction Preparation of the hoof Stopping for the feet 

 unnecessary Dryness essential Foot ointments Weak 

 and defective feet Bar shoes 259 



Index ........... 265 



