402 INFLAMMATION OF STKUCTUEES ENCLOSED BY THE HOOF. 



the sheet of iron slipped into position and fastened. When 

 the diseased parts appear very dirty it is useful after cleansing 

 to saturate the new growtli with tincture of iodine. The 

 dressing is repeated daily, all loose fragments of horn being 

 carefully removed. At a later stage the dressing need only be 

 applied every two or three days. The special shoe presents 

 nothing peculiar in regard to form, surface, nail holes, etc. ; but 



Fig. 380.— Special shoe for canker, with cover applied. 



is made specially light and narrow, and presents at the centre 

 of the toe a depression to receive the point on the front of the 

 sheet-iron cover. The outer margin of the cover is rounded 

 off and rests for a distance of about -|- inch on the inner and 

 upper margin of the shoe, which is seated for this purpose. 

 The cover should not touch the ground. This prevents the 

 front of the cover being pressed inwards. According to the 

 condition and position of the diseased spots the shoe may be 

 varied. 



9. Ossification of the Lateral Cartilages. 



Side Bones. 



Lungwitz states that, in 1251 horses examined, side bones 

 occurred as shown in annexed table : — 



