6o THE farmer's VETERINARIAN 



This solution should be a little stronger than for 

 flesh wounds. Make the solution by using a tea- 

 spoonful of carbolic acid to only a pint of water. 

 After the cotton has been inserted a few times and 

 withdrawn, each time a fresh cord being used 

 and fully saturated, leave the last one in for a fiew 

 hours and then repeat the treatment. This should 

 be done three or four times each day. 



The main point in the treatment of nail punc- 

 ture of the foot is to provide free exit to all matter 

 that may collect and keep the parts as clean as pos- 

 sible. If this be done, the matter will not be com- 

 pelled to work out at the heels, and no separation 

 or loss of hoof will occur. Often a very severe 

 wound is made and the treatment acts slowly. 



In case proud flesh accumulates, it should be 

 burned away by a hot iron. After this operation 

 has been performed, the cavity should be filled with 

 balsam of fir and cotton placed over it, a piece of 

 heavy leather fitted to the foot and held fast by the 

 replaced shoe. This will usually end the difficulty. 

 A veterinarian should be called in case the wound 

 is severe or goes bad as the treatment progresses. 



Treating Bruises. — In treating bruises a different 

 procedure is necessary. The broken tissue is con- 

 cealed — beneath the skin and usually under the sur- 

 face muscles. Bathing with water and acetate of 

 lead — a quart of water and two tablespoonfuls of 

 the acetate — will tend to lessen the inflammation. In 

 time you may have to open the swelling for the pus 

 to get out. After doing so, inject some wash for 

 cleansing, using one quart of water and a table- 

 spoonful of chloride of zinc. 



If the swelling remains, apply twice each month 

 a salve made by using one teaspoonful of biniodide 



