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ment. LHspecially will this be so if the lateral cartilages 
have become ossified. Neither may we look for much 
benefit from treatment if the contraction has occurred in 
animals with an oblique foot axis and flat hoofs. 
On the other hand, if the case is comparatively recent, it 
the limb is straight and the form of the hoof is upright, 
and if matters are uncomplicated by side-bones, or other 
serious alteration in the internal structures, then treatment 
may be rewarded with some measure of success. 
Treatment.—The greater part of the treatment of con- 
tracted foot will almost suggest itself as a corollary of the 
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Fic. 63.—Tipe SHOE. 
The dotted portions represent the length of the branches removed. 
causes we have enumerated. ee normal width of the 
brought about by on one of > of three m aise 
1. By restoring the pressure from below to the frog. 
2. By the use of an expansion shoe. 
3. By operative measures upon the horn of the wall. 
1. By Restoring the Pressure from Below to the Frrog. 
This may be accomplished as follows : 
(a) By Shoeing with Tips.—This method is advocated by 
Percival, by A. A. Holcombe, D.V.S., Inspector, Bureau of 
Animal Industry, U.S.A., by Dollar in his work on horse- 
shoeing, and by many others. 
Though requiring more care than in fitting the ordinary 
