MEANING OF DISEASE 455 
the disease will be overcome. There are some diseases 
that are not readily mastered. Usually, however, nature 
is able to fight off an attack, but care, treatment and 
nursing are all helpful in lessening the time and in min- 
imizing the severity. The stage of getting well calls for 
rest, light and nutritious food, pure water, a comfortable 
stable and freedom from annoyance or housing in insani- 
tary quarters. 
14. Learn to recognize 
LocaTiING COMMON TROUBLES 
SomE COMMON AILMENTS OF THE Horse 
Poll evil 
. Swelling by bridle pressure 
Inflamed parotid gland 
. Inflamed jugular vein 
Caries of the lower jaw 
. Fistula of parotid duct 
Bony excrescence 
Fistula of withers 
Saddle gail 
Tumor caused by collar 
« Splint 
. Malanders 
. A tread on the coronet 
. Sand crack 
Quittor 
Knee bunch 
17. Clap on back sinews 
18. Ringbone 
19. Foundered foot 
20. Ventral hernia 
21. Rat tail 
22. Spavin 
23. Curb 
24. Quarter crack 
25. Thick leg 
26. Sallenders 
27. Capped hock 
28. Swelled sinews 
29. Grease 
30. Sand crack 
31. Tumor of elbow 
disease—Every stockman 
should familiarize himself with the common ailments of 
live stock. 
If experience tells him that his corn or pota- 
toes or cotton is strong, vigorous and healthy or just the 
