138 DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



no doubt, because they are furthest from the centre of 

 circulation. 



Pimples, or as they are termed Farcy buds, usually 

 break out on the inside of the thighs, and send forth 

 purulent matter ; but in slight cases the discharge 

 resembles healthy pus. The absorbent vessels become 

 hard and cordy in all cases, though farcy buds are not 

 always visible; but a sort of dropsical and uneven 

 swelling of the hind limbs, which comes and goes with- 

 out apparent cause, is the most common symptom ; and 

 may be distinguished from dropsy by the intensity of 

 the pain, as well as the unevenness of the swelling, on 

 being touched. 



Debility, neglect, and foul stables are the chief 

 causes of this disease. Therefore the best course of 

 treatment is, to open the buds with a knife, and either 

 cauterise with the red-hot iron or dress with chloride 

 of zinc. Give also sulphur, bark, aniseed, and emetic 

 tartar with the food, which should be very liberal. 

 Beans, oats, linseed, and carrots should be given un- 

 sparingly, and if the case be a bad one, give one 

 scruple of blue vitriol night and morning. 



