CHAPTER Xf. 
AFFECTIONS OF THE LEGS. 
In this chapter we will consider all the important dis- 
eases and accidents of the legs from the fet!ock tothe body 
of the horse 
Windgalls. 
These are soft swellings around the fetlock, and may put 
in their appearance upon either leg of the horse 
Cause—They are caused by severe labor or a strain. 
HOW TO KNCW THEM. 
Windgalls are easily detected as they are simply puffy 
swellings about the ankle, and are usually about the size 
ofa man’s thumb. They are filled with oil instead of air 
as many think. 
WHAT TO DO. 
First use the following: 
PRESCRIPTION. 
Cantharides (Powdered). .. . .2drachms 
Pe meisMMROS IM. 2 ko. wee ws) 6E+2 OUNCE 
ee es ei el a, By OUTICES 
Mix and apply to windgalls, allowing it to remain for four- 
teen hours. After this keep it well oiled, bandaging it at 
night. 
