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I&fEES, Broken". — The skin, .and at times the sac of llie joint, is 

 broken, by falling on the knees. (See Wounds.) 



Local Ixklammation is characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain, and 

 may be external or internal. The former, if caused by pressure, blows, etc., will 

 be best abated by application of cold water, either pure or with one-twelfth part of 

 No. 2. When benefit is derived from tliese applications, then continue with warm 

 fomentations of hay or chamomile, imtil the inflanunation is gone. Should, how- 

 ever, a hard swelling remain, then rub the spot with No. 11. 



Laminitis, or Lamexess. — See Founder. 



Lampas. — A swelling, and sometimes tenderness of the roof of the 

 moiith, adjoining the front teeth. 



H. E. — Mercurius-vivus, aconite, natrum muriaticum, and sulphur. 



A. H. — Soft, moist food ; shorts for a few days. The mouth must be washed, 

 besides, with a mixture of honey, vinegar, and water, several times every day. 



Laryngitis. — Inflammation of the ui^per part of the windpipe, 

 called larynx. Symptoms, drawn-u]) neck, difficulty in swallowing, 

 snorting, sometimes a dry cough, combined with all the symptoms of 

 a catarrhal fever. 



H. R. — Aconite. Belladonna, when there is difficulty in swallowing. Spongia, 

 if swollen. Mercurius-vivus, if increased secretions of mucous in the mouth. 



A. R.— Gruel, and soft, moist food. (Shorts.) In the beginning. No. 9, in- 

 ternally; if cough becomes loose, and expectoration takes place. No. 7. Rub 

 externally, with No. 10 ; afterwards, steaming through the mouth. (See Baths.) 



Locked-Jaw. — A constant spasm, and rigidity of all the volun- 

 tary muscles. Usually fatal ; a cure will rarely succeed. 



H. R. — Nux- vomica, five or six times ; afterwards, arsenicum and nux-vomica 

 alternately. Ipecacuanha, if the ai)petite does not return after the disease is cured. 



A. R. — Perfect rest. The horse must not be frightened at all. Steam baths 

 have sometimes helped ; at other times, baths of warm soap-suds or ley ; or, finally, 

 constant rubbing all over the body. When congestions occur, applications of cold 

 water, or even ice, will help greatly. With costiveness, clysters of warm soap- 

 suds. Squirting cold water into the mouth will help materially. 



Luxation. — A partial displacement of the bones of a joint. 



H. R. — Arnica, inside and outside. Rhus-toxicodendron. 



A. R. — Application of cold water, or even ice, to prevent inflammation. After- 

 wards, rub on No. 11. 



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