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thus presenting a double putty -like surface admitting of a back 

 and forward motion but no lateral or side motion. At the back 

 of the cannon-bone, and to the outer and inner edges of it, are 

 situated the two splint bones. These gradually taper off to a 

 point, being very thin and flat ; they are somewhat thick at 

 •the top, but get thinner towards the point. When the splint is 

 forming on these bones there is generally some lameness, but 

 as it progresses the inflammation and tenderness subside and 

 the lameness usually disappears. 



Treatment. The best remedy that I have ever tried for the 

 removal of splints is Dimon's Spavin Cure, used according to 

 directions. This, in my practice, has never failed to remove 

 the splint without leaving any scar or trace. Splints may also 

 be removed by the agency of a mild blister. 



STRAIN OF THE COFFIN JOINT. 



The coffin joint is composed of the union of the coffin-bone, 

 the navicular bone, and the lower pastern bone. This joint is a 

 little below the ring. 



Treatment. Give absolute and entire rest. Thoroughly 

 soak the part affected with warm water ; then apply, with fric- 

 tion, Dimon's Spavin Cure, according to directions given with 

 each bottle, at least twice every day, and bandage the joint 

 until a cure is effected. 



THRUSH. 



This disease results from inflammation of the lower surface 

 of the sensitive frog, its usual secretion of horn having been 

 changed, or partially changed, into pus or matter. Contrac- 

 tion is apt to result from thrush. 



Treatment. Carefully remove all diseased parts and 

 thoroughly cleanse the feet with hot water, to which may be 

 added a solution of carbolic acid,. one part to twenty of water. 

 After doing this, saturate a piece of oakum or tow with a solu- 

 tion made double the strength of the former, and apply it. 

 Continue this treatment until all soreness and odor has ceased, 

 and then you will have set up a healthy condition. It would 



