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instances T have known soreness of this kind to remain for 

 years ; while in other cases of a similar kind, I have known it 

 to disappear almost at once upon using saddles, harness, or 

 gears 'which fitted the animals affected. 



Horses suffering from local irritation of the skin, generally 

 become turbulent with every one who may attempt to handle 

 the parts affected ; and what appears singular, they are fre- 

 quently the most violent if lightly and delicately handled : 

 handle them rudely, and they at once become quiet. 



Teeatmbnt. — First general soreness of the skin. The best 

 remedies are Arsenicum 2, and Sulphur 1. 



Use the Arsenicum in 2-drachm doses, two or three times a 

 day, according to the urgency of the case : this wUl usually 

 remove the more acute symptoms ; afterwards give Sulphur of 

 the 1st trituration, in 2-drachm doses, night and morning for 

 four or five days in succession. 



If this form of the disease be associated with Chapped 

 Heels, treat that affection as I have before directed in the 

 article Chapped Heels, page 192. 



Local Soeeness. — To successfully treat the second form 

 of the malady is more difficult than the first. Examine the 

 saddle, harness, or gears, and see that they fit properly and are 

 comfortable to the patient, and especially ip the part affected. 

 Should the harness or gears fit properly, and the irritation 

 remaia, it will be best to allow the animal rest, or if practicable, 

 a short run at grass. Freedom from all outward sources of 

 irritation, and full exposure of the skin to the cold air and the 

 rain, appear to act the most quickly and effectually in thoroughly 

 eradicating the morbid condition. 



