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the feet thoroughly with chloride of zinc, two scruples ; 

 water, one pint. Mix. 



Cut all the ragged parts away, and the white, pow- 

 dery, decayed horn and substance, even if the flesh is 

 exposed and the frog reduced ; replace shoe, and wash 

 daily with chloride of zinc, one scruple ; water, eight 

 ounces. Mix. 



Keep the feet clean, and use knife to remove white 

 substance that may appear. Treat the fore feet the same 

 way ; yet it is not always advisable to cure it. If caused 

 by navicular disease, or contraction of the feet, the horse 

 will go lame. Merely retard the decay of the horn. 



CORNS 



Corns are caused by bruises, resulting in 

 horny tumors which push against the 

 soft parts. Never cut them out, as this will cause a lack 

 of support of the wall of the foot, and serve as a lodging- 

 place for dust and stones, and is liable to cause separa- 

 tion between the wall and sole. The part of the heel 

 aflfected with the corn should be lowered and a side-caulk 

 put on the shoe. This relieves the part from pressure, 

 and keeps the foot soft. The foot should also be treated 

 with applications of Pratts Peerless Hoof Ointment two 

 or three times daily ; cover with oakum and keep in 

 place with leathers. 



