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what swollon. On manipulation distinct crepitation could be felt, 
and also heard by applying the ear to the part. Great pain is 
manifest from pressure. Temperature, 103, pulse, 48, respira¬ 
tion, 18. 
Diagnosis. —A diagnosis was made of compound fracture of 
the os calcis, with little, if any displacement. The fracture was 
situated at the upper third of the head of the bone. 
Prognosis. —A doubtful prognosis was given, for it was feared 
that constant movement on the part of the animal, and the great 
difficulty of applying a permanent dressing, would prevent perfect 
union. Also, the tension of the strong bi-femero calcaneus 
muscle would tend to pull the fractured piece of bone upwards. 
The only encouragement given was to place the animal in slings, 
and keep it in an immovable condition if possible for at least six 
weeks to two months. 
Treatment. —The owner being very anxious to save the animal 
she was placed in slings, the wounds carefully cleansed, the hair 
clipped around their edges and an antiseptic spray of carbolic acid 
solution applied. Feb. 27th —Animal shows much pain, keeps the 
limb from the floor and moving constantly up and down ; temper¬ 
ature, 104 2-5, pulse, 60, respiration, 20; anorexia; hock much 
swollen ; from the wounds, an abundant discharge of purulent 
synovial fluid, (tendinous), which is thick and mats the hair; 
during the day, the parts are kept clean and the antiseptic spray 
of carbolic acid used for ten minutes live times during the day. 
Feb. 27 to March 26.—During this time up to the 15th of 
March, the same treatment was observed, the mare regained her 
appetite, the reacting fever passed away, the tendinous synovial 
discharge became less, the wounds healed kindly, the oedema went 
down and the animal began to rest a little weight on the injured 
extremity. The slings were occasionally taken off and she re¬ 
ceived a good rubbing down. 
On the 26th inst., all treatment was stopped. April 1st, she 
was taken out of slings and walked a few steps; she rested weight 
on the limb and was but slightly lame. The following day the 
slings were taken off during the day and put on again at night. 
This was kept up until April 6th, when the slings were taken 
