SPRAIN OF THE FETLOCK. 



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supplied, when reunion will take place, but a- permanent thickening 

 is^ generally left. When the animal is able to use the limb, the 

 slinks and splints may be dispensed with, and it may be fired or 

 blistered to consolidate the new fi- 

 bers, and form a permanent bandage 

 to the part. The horse can never 

 afterward be passed as sound, nor 

 will he stand much hard work. 



, Sprain of the Fetlock, 



The ligaments of 

 the fetlock joint 

 are sometimes 

 sprained, giving 

 rise to swelling of 

 the joint, pain, and 

 lameness. Its na- 

 ture, causes, symp- 

 toms, and treat- 

 ment differ so little 

 from those of other 

 parts that it is only 

 necessary to state - 

 that the treatment 

 is the same. 



But suppose we 



have a strain of the 



extensor tendon or 



of the ligaments of 



• the fetlock joint, 



and the horse must be moved. In 



that case it would be necessary to 



apply a woolen bandage over the 



part carefully, drawing it tightly, and 



holding it in place by sewing it on. 



But as soon as the stable is reached, 



Fre. 862.— Turco's 



Leg as ii Knuckled 



Forward. 



Fig. 863.— Showing Tendons and Ligaments 

 of the Hind Leg. 



this bandage must be taken off, and a 

 loose one put on. Ifthereisnotvery 

 much , inflammation; simply lameness and weakness, good treat- 

 ment would be keeping the bandage thoroughly wet with hot vin- 

 egar and salt, by pouring it on. In one instance, one of my horses, 

 Turco, was so seriously sprained that he could scarcely step, the 



