2SG DISEASES OF HORSES AND CATTLE. 



often very difficult and even dangerous to do this, 

 besides causing extra suffering to the animal. 

 And I find that a depending opening in the ma- 

 jority of cases is unnecessary if the wound is prop- 

 erly treated. Instead of enlarging the wound, 

 clean it as well as possible, then dip a piece of soft 

 muslin in a solution of carbolic acid, three drams; 

 water, four ounces; press this down to the bottom 

 of the wound with a probe, let it remain in for a few 

 hours, then draw it out and put in a fresh one; do 

 this three times a day for a few days. This will 

 act as an antiseptic, destroying germ life and pre- 

 venting mortification. In a few days matter will 

 form and all danger is passed. Clean it out twice 

 a day with warm water and inject a little of the 

 carbolic lotion used for incised w r ounds. 



Contused Wounds. — These are usually caused 

 by pressure, kicks or bruises. In the majority of 

 cases the skin is not broken, and if the part is 

 bathed with acetate of lead, half an ounce; water, 

 one quart, several times a day to keep down inflam- 

 mation it will likely give no trouble, but sometimes 

 effusion will collect from the effects of the injur}, 

 and the part will swell up and will be soft and 

 puffy to the touch. In this case it will be neces- 

 sary to open it and allow the fluid to escape. Then 

 inject a little of the following twice a day: Zinc 

 chloride, two drams ; water, one quart. If it leaves 

 a thickening, rub on biniodide of mercury, one 

 dram; lard, one and a half ounces, every second 

 week. For old, unhealthy sores, such as are made 

 by a constant rubbing and will not heal, remove 



