INFLUENZA, FOLLOWED BY RHEUMATISM. 667 
In the more severe forms of sandcrack you need not fear to use 
the iron. If fungus sprouts from between the fissure, apply a 
strong solution of the nitrate of silver with a small brush through- 
out the whole length of the crack. I find, even though inflamma- 
matory action is going on in the part, that poultices and other 
moist applications do not afford so much relief from pain as a solu- 
tion of caustic; for this at once destroys the source of irritation and 
pain. 
Since I have pursued this plan I have had occasion to observe 
scores of cases that have been under the treatment of farriers and 
empirics for twelve months and more without any relief, with, in- 
deed, no chance of re-union of the fissure; when by subjecting 
them to my plan of treatment a cure has been readily accomplished, 
and permanently too. Thinning the sole and rasping the crust is 
objectionable, since it favours the dilatation and contraction of the 
fissure. I therefore never allow the sole to be pared, only the cir- 
cumference of the crust to be rasped down, and the shoe put on 
again in the common way. Having thus brought my method be- 
fore the profession, I trust some person will give it a trial, and 
report through the pages of The Veterinarian its merit or de- 
merit. Few veterinary surgeons there are but who have had to 
do with some obstinate cases of sandcrack. I trust this operation 
will prove as effectual in other hands as it has in mine. I enter- 
tain no doubt on the matter whatever, providing the operation be 
properly formed; it being one founded on scientific principles. 
Crediton, November 8th, 1848. 
*** The very first case that occurs in our own practice shall be 
subjected to Mr. Read’s operation. We think, with him, that 
the opening and shutting of the hoof in action has a great deal to 
do with the repair of the “ crack,” and this his method of proce- 
dure appears to us well calculated to arrest. — Ed. Vet. 
INFLUENZA, FOLLOWED BY RHEUMATISM. 
By J. W. Gloag, V.S., 1 1th Hussars, Hounslow. 
To the Editor of “ The Veterinarian .” 
Nov. 11, 1848. 
Sir, — S hould the accompanying case possess, in your estima- 
tion, any interest, it is much at your service. 
I have the honour to be, &c. 
E 17, grey mare, aged three years, belonging to the 11th Hus- 
sars, was admitted September 24th with symptoms of influenza. 
