Hand-book of Horsemanship and the habits and diseases of the horse and other animals . , •one ouncewhite vitrol, powered as finely as possible, mix well with one pound of tarand two pounds of lard. Apply this in the cleft. It may be put on tow andpushed in. Let it remain twelve hours ; and then cleanse out with softwater and soap. When dry, make the second application; also renew thepoultices at night, until all inflammation disappears. If you wish to dry it up quick (which I do not approve), you can use thespirits of salt, ten or fifteen drops at a time. (2) Cleanse the foot outwell, then cro
Hand-book of Horsemanship and the habits and diseases of the horse and other animals . , •one ouncewhite vitrol, powered as finely as possible, mix well with one pound of tarand two pounds of lard. Apply this in the cleft. It may be put on tow andpushed in. Let it remain twelve hours ; and then cleanse out with softwater and soap. When dry, make the second application; also renew thepoultices at night, until all inflammation disappears. If you wish to dry it up quick (which I do not approve), you can use thespirits of salt, ten or fifteen drops at a time. (2) Cleanse the foot outwell, then crowd in fine salt and wash with beef brine. But in all cases ofthrush, first use poultices, to relieve the inflammation. A carrot poulticeis good, if linseed is not convenient. After this stufE the foot with clay, indry weather; this will keep it cool and moist, and it will also make it lessliable to be bruised. The horse should take physic during the time, tocleanse the blood. Use barbadoes aloes, pulverized, and mixed with linseedoil sufficient to make into balls. Dose one tj PERFECT HORSES HEAD.
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