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of little importance, and the experienced veterinary 

 surofeon is the individual who alone can decide the 

 point. 



Remedies. — In those cases vvhere from conformation 

 (straight hind limbs), the capsule of the joint appears 

 conspicuous, no treatment should be attempted, as it 

 is an impossibility to alter the shape. On the con- 

 trary, where the fullness of the hock or hocks is de- 

 pendent on debility or want of exercise, tonics, good 

 food, and regular exercise will be attended with benefit. 

 An india-rubber bandage to give pressure is also of 

 use. If the swelling persists, apply the following with 

 a stiff brush, and repeat daily for some time, viz. : — 



Soft soap .... J lb., 

 Stockholm tar ... J lb., 

 Tinct. of iodine ... 2 ounces. 



In those cases in which the distended capsules and in- 

 creased synovial secretion is associated with pain and 

 lameness, complete rest should be given, the hock-joints 

 fomented, and thereafter rubbed with hot camphor and 

 arnica lotion. After the inflammation has subsided 

 stimulating embrocations and blisters may be employed, 

 but their application should be under the guidance of 

 the veterinary adviser. 



OF SWELLED LEGS GENERx^LLY. 



SWELLING OF THE CELLULAR SUBSTANCE. 



Both the fore and hind les^s of horses are liable to 

 considerable swelling, but the latter are most subject 

 to be thus affected. Frequently, when a horse seems 

 to be affected with no other disease, the hind legs will 

 suddenly swell to a very great extent from the hock to 

 the fetlock, and In some instances even from the stifle 

 downwards. This is accompanied by heat and ex- 



