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into a foul ichorous discharge, a little more troublesome, 

 and always unsightly. Both of them are easily removed 

 by washing with soap and water, and by applying the 

 following : 



Camphor ...... 1 drachm. 



Subacetate of lead (sugar of lead) . J drachm. 



Mercurial ointment .... 1 ounce. 



Mix. 



Tonic and alterative drinks should be given. This is 

 Mayhew's ointment for the disorder : 



Animal glycerine .... 1 ounce. 



Mercurial ointment . ... 2 drachms. 



Powdered camphor , , . . 2 drachms. 



Spermaceti 1 ounce. 



Mix and rub in gently. 



Groivn scab and rat tails. — These are of the same nature 

 as mallenders, and may be cured by the same means. 

 They generally, however, leave a blemish, consisting in a 

 loss of hair, and a thickening of the cuticle. Crown scab 

 occurs on the coronet, and rat tails in lines on the back 

 part of the leg, extending from the fetlock upwards. 



WARBLES, SITFASTS, AND GALLS. 



y/arhles are enlarged bursse inflamed by the pressure of 

 the saddle. Open them with a sharp-pointed knife, thrust 

 in, and cut outwards. Then, to prevent inflammation, take 

 a piece of lunar caustic, and apply it freely till the sac is 

 burned out. Wash and sponge with chloride of zinc and 

 water, and keep a rag wet with the lotion over the wound. 



Sitfasts are very annoying. They are a patch of horn, 

 somewhat like a corn on the human foot. They are not 

 simple corns, however, as they have an ulcerated margin. 

 They are tedious and sometimes obstinate. The knife and 

 lotion, as above, offer the best chance. It is more humane, 

 too, than the slow process of rubbing in blistering ointment. 

 Bran mashes and a tonic drink may be given. 



Harness Galls. — Poultice till the swelling has subsided 

 or suppuration come on. If the matter has not suflacient 



