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Sulphate of zinc 1 ss. 



Water 1 pint 



Apply a truss. Fig. 97, so constructed as to press firmly on both sides of the 

 hock, so that the sides of the sac may be brought together and united. 



Fig. 97. 

 Truss for treatment of thorough-pin. 



If during the treatment the parts become hot and tender, discontinue the 

 treatment and apply cold until the inflammation subsides. 



SPLINT. 



Definition. — Splint is an exostosis or deposit of bone either between 

 one or other of the small bones and the shank, or upon any of the three 

 bones of the fore-legs. 



As the greatest strain and concussion always fall on the inside on ac- 

 count of its being more under the centre of gravity of the superincumbent 

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