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liary remedies are not omitted, such as 

 rasping the hoof, paring the sole, soaking 

 the horny part of the foot in warm water, 

 or applying a poultice to it, and giving a 

 dose of physic. 



Blistering is the best remedy for curbs^ 

 'wiyidgalls, spavins, &c. It is serviceable 

 also in inflammation of the internal organs. 

 When the lungs are inflamed, for example, 

 by blistering the sides extensively, we less- 

 en the determinatipn of blood to the diseas- 

 ed part, and thereby afford great relief. 

 (See Compendium.) 



Broken knees, unless skilfully treated, 

 frequently leave a callous swelling on the 

 part, for tbe removal of which, blistering 

 should always be employed. When blisters 

 are properly made, and free from any caus- 

 tic ingredients, such as sublimate, vitriolic 

 acid, &c. there is no danger of destroying 

 the hair; and if the first blistering does not 

 prove effectual, it may be repeated until 

 the desired eflbct is produced. 



BLUESTONE. Blue Vitpjol or Fi in- 

 olated Coppf-r. This is composed of oxycl of 

 copper and vitriolic acid- It is extreuiely 

 useful, as a mild caustic and detergenr, aj>d 



