The practical stock doctor: a reliable, common-sense ready-reference book for the farmer and stock owner .. . Spamn- \. BONB BPAVIN. DISEASES OF THE HORSE 259 will be quite badly swollen, the stub hairs will stand erect, andthe part will be covered with little blisters, which have brokenand are discharging a yellowish colored fluid; the dischargeshould be quite free if a good strong blistering is wished. If thedesired effect is produced in twenty-four hours, the blister can bewashed off; if not, it can be left thirty-six, and if it is not producingas much inflammation as wished, a little more
The practical stock doctor: a reliable, common-sense ready-reference book for the farmer and stock owner .. . Spamn- \. BONB BPAVIN. DISEASES OF THE HORSE 259 will be quite badly swollen, the stub hairs will stand erect, andthe part will be covered with little blisters, which have brokenand are discharging a yellowish colored fluid; the dischargeshould be quite free if a good strong blistering is wished. If thedesired effect is produced in twenty-four hours, the blister can bewashed off; if not, it can be left thirty-six, and if it is not producingas much inflammation as wished, a little more of the blister canbe rubbed in and left longer. No absolute rule can be given asto the amount of the blister to use, or the length of time to leaveit on, as some horses blister much easier than others. In washingoff, use warm, soft water and soap, rubbing as little as possible;when the blister is all off, dry the part by pressing a clean, drycloth against it, and then grease freely with melted lard; applythe lard once a day until the inflammation has all subsided andthe new hair has come in. Do not wash the part b
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