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Blistering. Through the skin, only the first method will 

 be employed by the stockman, namely, the use of blisters 

 and liniments. To apply a blister clip off or shave the 

 hair over the part to be treated, then wash with warm 

 water and soap, and dry. The nurse will then rub in the 

 blister as long as it is absorbed, or according to the di- 

 rections given by the veterinarian; the rubbing should 

 take fifteen minutes after applying the blister, the hair 

 below should be anointed with sweet lard or vaseline, to 

 prevent blistering below the spot intended. Tie up the 

 head for twenty-four to thirty-six hours, the first eight 

 hours of the time he should be backed in the stall and 

 tied crosswise, so as to avoid banging of his knees and 

 to prevent him tearing the parts. At the end of thirty- 

 six to forty- eight hours the blistered part should be 

 shampooed with hot water and soft soap (not home made) ; 

 dried thoroughly; clean, sweet lard then -being applied 

 every day, the parts being washed once every four days. 

 At the end of ten days walking exercise may be given 

 and a cooling lotion applied once daily. If four legs 

 have to be blistered not more than two may be done at 

 one time, an interval of a week being allowed before the 

 other legs are blistered. A nerved limb or a horse in a 

 weak condition should never be blistered. When rub- 

 bing in a blister or liniments, rub as far as is possible in 

 the direction of the hairs. 



The other methods, by means of setons and the use of 

 the hypodermic syringe, belong to the province of the 

 veterinarian. 



