II4 PRIVATE PRESCRIPTIONS 
Calomel oi ieee ol cua ao Ones 
Mix and apply to sore once a day. 
Sit-Fasts. 
These are large tumor-like lumps on the back. 
Cause—They are the result of saddle galls not being 
properly treated. 
WHAT TO DO. 
Take asharp knife and cut them out then treat asa 
simple wound. 
Poll-Evil. 
This is an abscess or fistulous sore affecting the bones of 
the neck near the poll. 
Cause— Any bruise or blow near the top of the head is 
liable to produce this condition. ! 
HOw TO KNOW IT. 
There is always some swelling and a flow of pus which 
is seen running down the sides of the neck This pus has 
a disagreeable odor, aud when the bone is affected we ob- 
serve the odor characteristic of caries In a week or two 
pipes, as we call them, form, getting thicker and thicker 
all the time. 
WHAT TO DO. 
First open the fistulous sore with a knife, making a free 
incision, then use the following: 
PRESCRIPTION. 
Copper, sulphate of . . . . . . . 38dnaeimms 
Waterg. S ad... ..% 2... 2s . 8 iotimges 
Mix and inject into sore twice a day for 6 days, then change 
to this: 
