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of a soft, unhealthy substance at the heel between 

 the claws. This was called "foul in the foot," and 

 a few cattle on the same farm were affected with 

 it. I found that it was not contagious and readily 

 yielded to treatment. Clean the hoofs and remove 

 some of the loose horn, and remove any matter that 

 is lodged between the horn and soft parts and 

 dress it with the above lotion. If there are any 

 unhealthy granulations apply a little terchloride 

 of antimony with a brush or a feather once a day 

 until they are reduced, then apply the chloride of 

 zinc lotion to heal the part. The animal should 

 be kept in a clean place while under treatment 



