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 idiiieness. It has been recommended to open tlie|n, 

 and in the hands of a skilful operator it might perhaps 

 be attended with seme success ; but the operation is 

 hazardous, particularly in the hind legs^ and still more 

 in capsules about the hock. I would, in preference, 

 recommeiid pressure, with absolute rest for some 

 time. A small bolster should be so formed as exact- 

 ly to apply over the windgall, without slipping from 

 off it, and which should be kept in its situation by 

 . means of a strong worsted stocking se^^ ed around ; 

 but no very tight bandage should be used. At the 

 same time, this bandage and bolster should be kept 

 constantly wet with the E/nbrocationfor Stimfis. By 

 these means, continued for a month or six weeks, the 

 contents of the windgall, or sac, will become absorb- 

 ed, and moderate exercise will keep them down; 

 though, it nnist be remarked, they will be likely to 

 return to their fornser size, on hard work. 



A more quick mode of treatment is blistering them, 

 and which is often attended with good effects, especi- 

 ally if followed by a run at grass. But in cases where 

 neither the one nor the other of these plans can be 

 pursued, from the horse being fiequtntly wanted, 

 the windgalled limb may be constantly bathed, after 

 the horse returns from his work, with the 



Embrocation for StraiJvS and Lamenesses 

 [page IS], and then bandaged up with an elastic 

 roller made of strong flannel ; by which n:eahs they 

 will slowly amend, or, at all events, their increase will 

 be prevented. 



WORMS. 

 Worms produce a large belly, voracious appetite, 



