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SymptoiTiR. — The approach of this disoaso is indicated 

 by the horse rising his feet freqiK^ntly from the ground, 

 and evincing great pain and uneasiness when resting 

 upon it. 



Swelling and inflammation of the heels about the 

 fetlock follow, which afterwards breaks out, and dis- 

 charges an oily matter of a peculiar offensive smell ; 

 when the inflammation is extended to the cellular mem- 

 brane under the skin, the pain and lameness are very 

 severe. The aff'ected part is soon brought to an abscess, 

 and bursting leaves a deep ill-looking ulcer. 



Cure. — The following astringent lotion may be applied 

 with great benefit: — 



Yinegar 1 pint. 



Sal Ammonia 1 ounce. 



Sugar of Lead 1 pound. 



Oak Eark 4 ounces, 



The bark to be put into a gallon of water, and boiled 

 to two quarts over a slow fire. When boiled, add the 

 whole together, and wash the part affected four times a 

 day ; at the same time, give the following every second 

 day for a week, viz. : — 



Turpentine ^ ounce. 



Nitre 2 drachms. 



Ginger 3 „ 



Linseed Meal 1 ,, 



After seven days, give a purgative as follows : — 



Barbadoes Aloes 6 drachms. 



Calomel 1 ,, 



Castile Soap 1 ,, 



Oil of Caraways 10 drops. 



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