. Figs. 52, 53.—Two Forms of Poultice-boot. impossible with the ordinary leather boot; (5) the sacking or canvas does not cut through so quickly.' A further method of applying the poultice is by using one of the poultice-boots made for that purpose (see Figs. 52 and 53). These have an objection. They are apt to be allowed to get extremely dirty, and so, by carrying infective matter from the foot of one animal to that of another, undo the good that the warmth of the poultice is bringing about. The advantage of the ordinary sacking or canvas is that it may be cast aside after the application of


. Figs. 52, 53.—Two Forms of Poultice-boot. impossible with the ordinary leather boot; (5) the sacking or canvas does not cut through so quickly.' A further method of applying the poultice is by using one of the poultice-boots made for that purpose (see Figs. 52 and 53). These have an objection. They are apt to be allowed to get extremely dirty, and so, by carrying infective matter from the foot of one animal to that of another, undo the good that the warmth of the poultice is bringing about. The advantage of the ordinary sacking or canvas is that it may be cast aside after the application of each poultice.


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