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will require to be rested and linseed poultices applied, 



and when these symptoms are abated a lotion composed 



of 



White vitriol .. ... 1^ ounces. 



Sugar of lead ... ... 2 ,, 



Water ... ... ... 1 quart 



should be used four or five times a day. A horse which 

 has once suffered is liable to a recurrence of the com- 

 plaint, and therefore requires all the more care. 



GREASE is practically an advanced stage of neglected 

 cracked heels, the skin of the pasterns becoming in- 

 volved, extending up the legs, which in bad cases 

 become alarmingly swollen. Tlie first signs of this 

 disease are considerable local irritation, as evidenced by 

 stamping, and this is usually followed by the swelling 

 of one or both legs, and the appearance on the hair of 

 the heels of the oil-like discharge which the skin exudes. 

 In the advanced stage malignant ulcers form, and these 

 oive off an offensive discharsje. 



If taken in time the disease yields to such simple treat- 

 ment as a stiff dose of Epsom salts, liberal fomentation, 

 and linseed poulticing to subdue the inflammatory 

 symptoms, followed by a plentiful application of 

 carbolised oil. Needless to say, the diet will consist of 

 laxative food, such as mashes, kc, and good nursing is 

 verv important. 



