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MANAGEMENT AND BREEDING OF HORSES 



warm water and soap and then greased with fresh lard 

 or vaseline. 



Mud fever. — This is an inflammation of the skin of the 

 legs. It is caused by the irritation of mud and water in 



FIG. 185.— NATURAL PRESENTATION OF YOUNG 



the spring of the year. In geldings it is often caused by 

 spattering urine against the fore legs. The treatment is 

 to keep the parts clean. Clip the hair, cleanse the parts 



