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VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SURGERY. 



limits, and in adopting such measures of relief as may enable us most 

 Sjoeedily to work the animal again. 



As the treatment of those diseases which terminate in false quarter 

 has elsewhere been given, we have only to deal with the result, namely, 

 the permanent separation in the crust. The earlier stage is usually ac- 

 companied with lameness, and the horse must be relieved from all work. 

 The detached portion of the horn on the side of the fissure must be re- 

 moved, and the fissure itself kept scrupulously clean; for the admission 

 of dirt or gravel will jiroduce irritation and delay the cure. If much pain 

 is present, it is advisable to apply a poultice, says: 



Linseed meal, 



Bran aa oz. iij 



Boiling water 1 pint. 



Mix gradually. 



As soon as the acute symptoms have subsided, a plaster of tow and 

 tar should be applied to the fissure, with a view to keep out the dirt, and 



Fig. 126. 

 False Quarter. 



stimulate the parts to throw out new material. In a few weeks the 

 lameness will probably subside, and with the assistance of a three-quarter 

 shoe, which will prevent undue pressure and concussion on the seat of 

 the disease, the horse may be worked again. 



