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of the hoof. A want of power to flex the pastern. An inability to 
bring the sole to the ground only upon an even surface. Loss of power 
and injury to utility. 
Treatment.—In the first stage apply poultices, with one drachm of 
camphor and of opium. Afterward rub with iodide of lead, one ounce; 
simple ointment, eight ounces. Continue treatment for a fortnight after 
all active symptoms have subsided, and allow liberal food and rest; work 
gently when labor is resumed. 
RING-WORM. 
Symptoms.—Hair falls off in patches, exposing a scurfy skin. The 
scurf congregates on the bare place about the circumference, which is 
apt to ulcerate. 
Treatment.—Be very clean. Wash night and morning, and afterward 
apply the following ointment: Animal glycerin, one ounce; spermaceti, 
one ounce; iodide of lead, two drachms. Many other things are popular. 
For a detailed list of these, see the body of the book. A drink is like- 
wise of use when employed with the ointment. Liquor arsenicalis, one 
ounce; tincture of muriate of iron, one ounce and a half; water, one 
quart. Mix, and give every night half a pint for a dose. Should the 
ulceration prove obstinate, apply permanganate of potash, half an ounce; 
water, three ounces. Or, chloride of zinc, two scruples; water, one 
pint. Moisten the parts with a soft brush six times daily. Feed well, 
and do not work for one month. 
ROARING. 
Causes.—The bearing-rein; the folly of fashion. 
Symptom.—A noise made at each inspiration. 
Treatment.—No remedy. The cabman’s pad is the only alleviation : 
that conceals and does not cure the disease. 
RUPTURE, OR STRICTURE OF THE GSOPHAGUS. 
Cause.—The use of the butt-end of a carter’s whip, which either 
rends the lining membrane of or ruptures the gullet. 
Symptom of Rupture.—The body becomes distended with gas, and 
death ensues. Of Rent Membrane. —This induces a disinclination to 
feed, as the first symptom. A stricture is formed. Excessive hunger. 
Distention of the tube. A large sac is developed out of the stretched 
membrane above the stricture. Then, after feeding, the animal fixes the 
