212 DISEASES dF HORSES AND CATTLE. 



detecting the seat of lameness, but when the joint 

 is affected there may be great lameness and no out- 

 ward signs. Usually in sweeny the muscles first 

 swell a little and then waste, the movement of the 

 limb is about the same as in shoulder joint lame- 

 ness. In severe cases benefit is obtained by put- 

 ting on a high-heeled shoe so that the horse can 

 rest on it and at the same time have its leg flexed. 



Treatment: When there is pain and swelling, 

 with heat of the part, foment with hot water for 

 half an hour three times a day and apply a little 

 of the following lotion after each bathing : Acetate 

 of lead half an ounce, tincture of opium two 

 ounces, water one quart; shake up well before 

 applying. If there is no swelling or heat use a 

 strong liniment such as the compound soap lini- 

 ment. If this takes no effect apply cantharides 

 one part, vaseline or lard six parts; rub in a little 

 once a week and give the animal complete rest. 



The treatment of sweeny: If there is swelling 

 use the lead lotion to reduce it; then use the can- 

 tharides ointment above mentioned once every two 

 weeks until it is filled up, which usually takes from 

 two to three months. In connection with shoulder 

 disease we have collar bruises, some of which swell 

 up and fill with fluid, and are soft to the touch ; 

 others near the point of the shoulder are hard and 

 solid. In both cases if they are hot apply the lead 

 lotion for a few days to remove the inflammation. 

 Then open the soft one with the knife, making the 

 opening large enough to admit the finger, so that 

 the bruised and disconnected shreds of the connect 



