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ceeded by a protracted period of rest, during which time one 

 or two strong blisters should be applied. 



For Curb.— The lameness of curb usually yields to epis- 

 pastic treatment and a rest of two or three weeks. Some- 

 times, however, it returns with work, even after several 

 blisters and six weeks of rest. In this event a severe line- 



firing is indicated and generally it terminates the lameness 

 most satisfactorily. Puncturing is less effectual. 



For Carpal and Tarsal Tendo-Synovitis. — We apply these 

 names arbitrarily to inflammations of the carpal and tarsal 

 sheaths accompanied by more or less distention of the syno- 

 vial sacs. In the tarsal sheath the name "thorough-pin" is 

 usually applied. .In the pectoral limb the name "knee-thor- 

 ough-pin" is sometimes used. These conditions, while some- 

 times perfectly compatible with normal locomotion, often 



