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On Lameness in Sheep and Lambs. 
cankered surface a pledg-et of tow, moistened with a lotion com- 
posed of one part nitric acid (aqua fortis) and three of water. The 
tow may be kept on the foot by means of a bandage, which may 
be continued up the leg as high as the knee, applying moderate 
pressure. Wash with the solution of chloride of lime, and apply 
the nitric acid lotion, tow, and bandage once a week whilst any 
unhealthy granulations remain, and new horn is forming itself. 
VII. Injiammation and Ulceration of the Cojffin and Coronary 
Joints. — In this disease the leg, from the knee downwards to the 
foot, is much swelled, tender, and painful. The sheep is very 
feverish, and the foot presents an entire mass of proud flesh ; if 
the joints are perforated there is a thin purple discharge. 
Treatment. — If it is resolved to spare the life of the animal by 
any possible means, I would recommend the affected toe to be 
immediately cut away ; chloroform may be administered, which 
will not only afford immediate relief to the suffering slieep, but 
induce that state of quiescence so important to be preserved 
during the performance of such a difficult operation. Amputation 
of a toe may be performed in the following manner. The sheep 
being secured, and the 
hair removed, a semi- 
circular incision may be 
made on the outside, as 
shown in diagram. After 
making this semicircu- 
lar section, a flap will 
be formed (1), which 
must be turned up, and 
the bone divided with a 
fine sharp saw about 
half an inch below the 
fetlock-joint (see cross 
line in diagram, 2). The 
toe being then drawn 
down, the end of the bone 
will be turned out, which 
may be taken hold of 
with one hand, and the knife placed between the skin and close by 
the side of the bone about to be removed, the remaining attachment 
may, without much difficulty, be cut through. Great care is 
necessary to prevent the interdigital canal and joints of the 
remaining toe from being injured. The toe having been 
removed, and the digital arteries tied, the wound may be closed 
by stitches, a piece of lint moistened with warm water be 
ap])lied to it, and the foot and leg bandaged. It is necessary to 
keep the foot moist for two or three days after the operation ; 
