112 DISEASES OF HORSES AND CATTLE. 



each of tincture chloride of iron, tincture of gen- 

 tian and ginger at a dose iu a pint of water three 

 times a day. (Jive good hay and oats, and apply 

 the above lotion to the swollen legs. In cases, as 

 it sometimes happens, that matter forms iu the 

 glands of the thigh, wash with warm water, and 

 use acetate of lead half an ounce, sulphate of zinc 

 half an ounce, carbolic acid half an ounce, water 

 one quart; apply a little twice a day. If the parts 

 should become fungied, apply a little terchloride 

 of antimony with a feather once or twice. In two 

 days use the lotion again. It sometimes happens 

 that the leg from the hock to the foot remains 

 thick, caused either from weakness of the lymphat- 

 ics or from their being destroyed by the inflam- 

 mation. In this case it is difficult to remove the 

 chronic swelling. Try arsenic in the form of Fow- 

 ler's solution in one ounce doses once a day in bran 

 mash, and continue it for a month. Also rub on the 

 leg twice a week Iodine two drams, vaseline two 

 ounces. I have seen some cases yield to this treat- 

 ment. Grease, which is sometimes the result of 

 this disease, will be described under the head of 

 skin diseases. 



