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omentations must be applied in the first instance to reduce the inflam- 

 mation. If these fail, as they often do, in bringing about resolution, 

 matter will probably form under the skin. 



Unless a free opening is made for its escape, it will burrow in, under, 

 and among the muscles, tendons, and ligamentous tissues which lie on 

 each side of the spine or withers, and will form sinuses. The treatment 

 in such cases is exactly the same as that of poll evil. Nothing answers 

 better than the seton recommended above. 



Caries of the spinous processes of the bones of the vertebrae occasion- 

 ally supervenes. It will be indicated by the offensive smell proceeding 

 from the sinuses. Unlike the similar occurrence in poll evil, this further 

 development is easily treated; and a radical cure without any injurious 

 result may generally be effected by removing the injured portions of the 

 bone by the pincers. The parts, as a general rule, heal over favorably, 

 and nothing more than a slight hollow will be noticed about the withers. 



SADDLE AND HARNESS GALLS. 



Though not jorimarily ulcers, harness galls may easily run into them. 

 Under ordinary use, the skin is sometimes abraded by various parts of 

 the harness. As soon as observed, the harness should be shifted in some 

 way, if possible, so as not to rub on the sore spot. If the skin has 

 not been broken, it may be hardened by rubbing with a saturated solu- 

 tion of salt and water or alum and water. If the skin is broken, Kennedy's 

 Pinus canadensis is a useful astringent, or tincture of myrrh and aloes 

 may be applied, and this is said to have the advantage of keeping flies 

 away from the sore. Or, 



Turpentine | ss. 



Vinegar | i. 



is useful. 



Should a scab be rubbed partly off, trim away the ragged edges and ap- 

 ply any of the above. If the wound is an extensive one and the scab is 

 broken, it will probably be best to poultice it until it all comes away, and 

 hen begin the treatment again to form a new scab. 



