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THE farmer's veterinarian 



situated on one or both sides of the leg and bulge 

 above the upper portion of the hoof. They may- 

 be the result of inflamed conditions, bruises or 

 troubles like corns or hoof cracks. Slipping on 

 the stony pavement is a frequent cause, as well as 

 the great weight of the bodies in heavy horses. If 



the wagon tongue 

 falls on the foot at 

 this point, the car- 

 tilage may be in- 

 jured and induce the 

 disease. The swell- 

 ing is first noticed 

 just above the hoof 

 or near the heel. 

 Lameness soon fol- 

 lows. 



The treatment 

 usually recommend- 

 ed for side bones 

 consists in the free 

 use of cold foot 

 baths or cold water 



SIDE bones 



When the cartilages on either 



wnen tne cariiiages on eiLner , , *. i 



Side of the foot of a horse just at bandages lor a wecK 



the top of the hoof and close to the 'Vi■nr•^■t^t■a 



heel turn to bone, side bones are Or more. 1 inciurc 



*« '•^^""- of iodine applied to 



the swollen parts is very good. A blister ap- 

 plied after the water applications have been 

 made for a week or so, is used by many veteri- 

 narians. The blister is made of 2 teaspoonfuls of 

 cantharides mixed with 4 tablespoonfuls of lard. It 

 is rubbed in well with the fingers and allowed to 

 remain for 24 hours, when it is washed off and 

 applied a second time the following week. These 

 applications are continued until the lameness dis- 

 appears. If this does not bring permanent relief, 



