DISEASES AtfD THEIE TKEATMENT. 



may be used after the acute 

 stage passes off. This is about 

 all that can be done, though 

 some bleed from the inner plate 

 vein during the acute stage. 

 This method is not now often 

 practiced, however. When the 

 case becomes chronic, blisters and 

 setons may be employed with 

 good success. 



LTNIMENT FOB SHOULDER-LAME- 

 NESS. 



2 ounces aqua ammonia, 



2^ ounces spirits of camphorae, 



7-| ounces rectified spirits of vini. 



First, foment the part with 

 hot water; then rub as near 

 dry as possible, and apply 

 the liniment twice a day un- 

 til the skin is quite sore, and 

 then stop for a few days ; if 

 the lameness is not gone by 

 this time, renew the treatment 



r ,. FIG. 831. Internal aspect of the 



left fore leg. 



SWEENEY. 



" This is a sprain of the muscle which fills up the posterior cavity 

 on the outer side of the shoulder-joint (outer tubercle of the head 

 of the humerous). It occurs mainly in young horses when first 

 put to plow, or in others going on uneven ground, and stepping 

 unexpectedly into holes. In the endeavor to recover the equilib- 

 rium on stepping into a furrow or hole, this muscle which forms 

 the outer support of the joint is injured, and there results heat, 

 swelling, and tenderness on the outside of the joint, and a most 

 characteristic gait. The horse may walk, or even trot, without 

 much apparent lameness ; but standing directly in front of him the 

 affected shoulder is seen to roll outward from the body to a far 

 greater extent than the sound one. Soon the muscle begins to 

 waste rapidly, and in bad cases the shoulder-blade may be denuded 

 until it appears to be covered by nothing but skin." Law. 



