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MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 
in its structure, in which case we are not aware that it can 
be eradicated. 
In purchasing a horse which exhibits capped hock, the 
whole of the part should be very carefully examined, in 
order to ascertain if there are any other bruises observable. 
His history should be obtained, if possible, and learn whether 
it has been the result of kicking. Horses that are given to 
kicking can seldom or never be broken from the habit. 
MALLENDERS AND SALLENDERS. 
These are scurfy eruptions, situate in the inside of the 
hock, a little way under the knee, sometimes even on it: 
the former appellation is given to those of the fore leg, and 
the latter to the hind leg. These seldom are accompanied 
with lameness, but if not attended to in time, they will 
ulcerate, when a thin watery humour will issue from them, 
which becomes difficult of cure. 
Remedies. —The following ointment must be applied to 
the parts affected :— 
Common tar . .1 ounce, 
Sugar of lead . . • i ounce, 
Lard . . .4 ounces. 
If the above does not stop the discharge in a week's 
application, then recourse must be had to the weak mercurial 
ointment. 
During the treatment of this complaint, the following 
laxative ball should be occasionally given :— 
Barbadoes aloes . . 5 drachms, 
Castile soap ... 2 drachms, 
Oil of caraways . .10 drops. 
The cause of this complaint is in general owing to bad 
stable management. 
