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of the modus operandi, as it is sufficiently well known. The divi¬ 
sion of one, or both tendons, must depend on the lesion ; and 
of the propriety of this the operator must be allowed to judge. 
The indications of the necessity of a division of the suspensory 
ligament will be shown, when the straightening of the limb 
does not follow the section of both tendons ; but it may be 
done without inconvenience or danger. From thirty to forty 
days are required for the union of the tendons after the sec¬ 
tion. There are often relapses, w T hich are more frequent in 
the fore legs; and taking this into consideration, and also the 
little value of the horse, it will perhaps be best to render the 
animal useful by modifying the shoeing. 
CANKER OE THE FOOT. 
The means adopted to cure this affection of the foot are 
various. They consist principally in the use of acids and 
other astringents, with tar, &c. These are all useful in cer¬ 
tain stages of the affection, but great care must likewise be 
taken in removing the parts of the hoof which are detached 
by the inroads of the disease. Regular pressure must also 
be given. 
The modus facienda consists of removing with the knife all 
the diseased parts without injury to the healthy structures, and 
without making them bleed; after which a judicious dressing, 
with regular pressure, is called for. This should be frequently 
renewed and always with great care, particularly in removing 
the eschar which has been formed, by slightly scraping it with¬ 
out injury to the tissues. This is the great secret for the care 
of this tedious affection. How often has it occurred that one 
injudicious dressing has aggravated the disease to an extent 
almost to render it beyond recovery? When the fungoid 
growths are very great, and the frog has acquired a con¬ 
siderable size, there should be no hesitation in removing it 
with the knife, so as to reduce it to its normal size as nearly 
as possible. If the malady has arrived at the second or third 
stage, and if more than one foot is attacked at the same time, 
setons should be inserted and diuretics administered. 
ABDOMINAL HERNIA. 
More than once has the good result of pressure in cases 
of abdominal hernia been recorded in this journal; but there 
