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hock lameness and ligamentary tumefaction, is the 

 symptom of spavin in its exostotic stage. 



Treatment. — The remedy in the early stage, cold 

 water and refrigerated lotions ; in the latter stages, 

 strong infusion of bayberry bark ; and lastly, brandy 

 and salt, perseveringly applied. Congestion may be 

 treated in the same manner, aided by friction. 



The horse, as soon as the lameness or dry signs of 

 the disease are perceptible, should have rest, and 

 cooling applications should be applied. Dr. Dadd says 

 — Our usual remedy in the early stage is muriatic 

 acid, 4 ounces ; water, 2 quarts ; tincture of blood- 

 root, 6 ounces ; applied daily by means of a sponge as 

 follows: Take a piece of sponge, slightly concave, 

 corresponding, as nearly as possible, to the form and 

 size of the hock ; by means of a few stitches, affix two 

 pieces of tape, or linen, so as to form an X ; each piece 

 must be long enough to encircle the joint two or three 

 times. After dipping the sponge in the mixture, it 

 must be applied to the inside of the hock, and there 

 secured, and afterwards kept constantly moist. Dr, 



