THE POLL-EVIL. 215 



Causes of the Poil-evil, and Method of Cure. 



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CHAP. XXXIX» 



ON THE POLL-EVIL. 



The poll- evil is an abscess near the poll of a 

 horse, formed in the sinews, between the poll-bone, 

 and the upper vertebra of the neck. It generally 

 proceeds from bruises, or strains, by drawing ; and 

 at other times from imposthumes, or a translation 

 of matter in fevers. This last is the most diffi- 

 cult to cure. When it proceeds from any external 

 violence, it may be easily cured by rubbing the 

 part well once a day with the bracing mixture 

 (No. 107, p. 163), or (No. 108, p. 16\5). After- 

 wards bleed, and give him a gentle purge; and, 

 if necessary, repeat it two or three times. After 

 proper purging, bleeding, and the application of 

 the above astringent mixtures, a cure may be ex- 

 pected in most recent cases. 



