LAMENESS IN THE HIND LEG 



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Swelling may increase gradually and in time discharge of pus 

 may take place spontaneously without drainage being provided 

 for, if the character of the infection does not cause early death. 



Fig. 62 — Elephantiasis. 



In these cases lameness is pronounced and the cause of the dis- 

 turbance is to be sought, particularly if the condition be due to 

 a nail puncture. 



Treatment. — Location of the site of injury is advisable in 



