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THE VETERINARY SQENCE 
8. Stiffle Out in Cattle. 
For this disease we refer }'ou to dislocation of the patella 
(stiffle out) in horses, as the causes, symptoms and treatment 
are the same in both. This does not occur so often in cattle, 
as it does in horses. 
Fig. ^7. — Position Assumed in Dislocation of the Stime. 
9. Fr-actures of the Bones Above and Below the Stiffle Joint. 
The animal may not be able to stand, but if sc the leg 
hangs loose. By moving the leg you can hear the broken 
bones grate on each other. 
Treatment. — In very severe cases it is best to destroy the 
patient or use it for beef. If you attempt to treat it yoi will 
not be able to do more than keep the animal quiet, and leave 
it lying down or standing up, whichever it prefers. 
10. Spavin. 
This is generally met with in working oxen, or cows. 
There is lameness and an enlargement on the inner side of 
the lower part of the hock joint, similar to spavin in horses. 
Blister with the following: 
Biniodide of Mercury 2 drams. 
Powdered Cantharides or Spanish Fly 3 drams. 
Vaseline or Lard 1^ ounces. 
Mix thoroughly, clip off the hair on the inside of the hock 
over the enlargement and rub on half of this blister, rubbing 
it in well. Tie the animal short to prevent licking it. Grease 
