240 The Hokse Industry in New Youk State 



Hot applications in the way of hot water and poultices, with 

 mild but eificient antiseptics, are two agents to be kept constantly 

 in mind. To be effective, the antiseptics must, of course, reach 

 the injured parts. In case of puncture wounds by nails or other 

 sharp bodies, the hoof should be softened by hot applications and 

 pared away so as to expose the affected parts for treatment. 

 Peroxide of hydrogen, carbolic acid, iodine, creolin, etc., are 

 reliable agents, the necessary strength of the solution being de- 

 termined by the case in hand. 



Corns are bruises of the heels, usually due to neglect of shoeing 

 or bad shoeing. The treatment is to poultice the foot and pare 

 away the heel so that it is lower than the frog. Shoe with a 

 bar shoe or rubber pad and repeat this treatment every three or 

 four weeks until the corns have disappeared. 



Laminitis, or founder, is an inflammation of the sensitive struc- 

 ture {lamina) of the foot. The aniniars front feet should be 

 bound up in poultices and placed in a tub of hot water, and the 

 services of a veterinarian secured at once. 



LYMPHANGITIS 



Lymphangitis or Monday morning leg, is an affection appearing 

 suddenly in the form of a swelling, usually affecting the hind leg. 

 Like laminitis it requires early attention. Place the affected leg 

 in a tub or half-barrel, and bathe it constantly with water as hot 

 as the hands can stand, and send for a veterinarian. Never use 

 turpentine, liniments, etc. 



In lymphangitis, as in laminitis, a veterinarian can accomplish 

 more in relieving the suffering of the poor animal and restoring it 

 to usefulness the ffrst three days than he can in three months 

 after the animal has been maltreated or neglected. 



