J 1)2 DISEASES OF ANIMALS. 



yet possess separate motions to give elasticity to the 

 animal's tre^l, and assist him in progression. By 

 mounting the :olt while too young to bear much weight, 

 and pushing him too hard at work, these bones are 

 strained asu ader, inflammation ensues, and a spavin is 

 thrown out. 



Remedy. Blister the part affected, first shaving off 

 the hair. 



Another. Two table spoonfuls of melted lard; one 

 table spoonful cantharides, made fine ; a lump of corro- 

 sive sublimate, as big as a pea, made fine ; all melted 

 together, and applied to the callous, once a day till used 

 up. This quantity for one leg. It will make a sore and 

 weaken the joint while applied, but be not alarmed. 



Another. Take six ounces of oil origanum, two 

 ounces of camphor, two ounces mercurial ointment ; 

 mix them well together, and rub the place affected two 

 or three times a day, keeping the horse dry. This is 

 said to be a good remedy from actual experiment. It is 

 also good for ring-bone. 



Bog Spavin owes its origin to hard work in early life. 

 It commonly comes in the ham, and is caused by the 

 joint-oil of the hough issuing into the membrane that 

 surrounds it, and, stagnating under the vein, causes it to 

 swell. Prick the swelling, but take special care and not 

 injure the nervous cord, as this may bring on the locked 

 jaw. Upon opening the swelling, you will find a gela- 

 tinous humor to issue from it. Now apply a turnip 

 poultice for a few days, to draw out the humors, and 

 then strengthen the part by bathing it in good brandy. 



Blood Spavin is caused by a vein being ruptured , 

 the blood extravasates, and forms a protuberance. 



The following remedies are good for bog spavin, or 

 blood spavin : 



Take a strong mixture of copperas and vinegar, with 

 which rub the parts affected, keeping the horse dry, and 

 stirring him only enough for exercise. 



Take about a pailful of urine, into which throw a 

 quantity (the more the better) of old rusty iron ; put the 

 vessel nea- a fire, and let it stand three or four days 

 stirring it occasionally, when it will be fit for use 



