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DISEASES OF THE HORSE'S FOOT 



or side-bone, gave some trouble, a considerable portion 

 having to be cut and scraped, and the sinus in it gouged 

 out; but its complete removal did not appear to be called 

 for. 



' There was little if any haemorrhage until release of the 

 tourniquet, when the whole broad surface became deluged 

 with blood, three or four small arteries spurting and veins 

 flowing in all directions, so much so that I was glad to 



Fig. 113. — Chronic Coronitis following 'Tread.' 



refix the clasp, and with the firing-iron seal up the vessels, 

 searing gently all over the surface. 



' A good dusting with antiseptic powder, a thick pad of 

 carbolized wool, and two long calico bandages wound 

 tightly round, completed the work. 



' The other, the near-leg, was then dealt with in the 

 same way. 



' The mass removed weighed a little over 9J pounds — 



