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powder), four drams. Shake well before using; 

 rub in thoroughly with the hand three times a day 

 and always after using the horse. In treating 

 swellings of this kind, you must remember that 

 you are dealing with a condition that has become 

 chronic and that a more or less long-continued 

 treatment is necessary. This mixture is also an 

 excellent liniment. 



For galls, first have the harness fit properly; 

 then keep the galled places clean and treat them 

 with some one of the various gall cures that are 

 for sale on the market. These are intended to 

 cure while the horse is working and, if used ac- 

 cording to directions, will do their work. There 

 are several kinds that are good and seem to work 

 equally well. 



If in any way the horse gets cut or wounded, 

 wash the wound perfectly clean with warm water 

 and dioxygen; then, if necessary sew it up and 

 protect it in some way so that the horse will not 

 bite it. Then cover it with sterilized cotton and 

 change the dressing frequently. Liniments are of 

 no use; the secret of a speedy cure is to keep the 

 wound perfectly clean. 



For thrush, wash out the foot thoroughly and 

 then put a little pulverized blue vitriol in the cleft. 

 Cover this with cotton, packing it in thoroughly 

 so as to keep out all dirt. In twenty-four hours 



