. Fig. 12. -Dressing for fracture of the base of the horn. EXOSTOSES, SPAVIN IN THE ;OX. Exostoses are somewhat uncommon in the bovine species, and when they occur are rarely of great clinical interest. Nevertheless, in cows and old working ^'oxen one sometimes sees metatarsal spavin. Its gravit}^ however, appears to be very much less than in the horse, on account of its position. Very commonly there is only trifling lameness. Treatment by application of biniodide of mercury ointment or the actual cautery gives good results. The principal precaution required is to prevent the animals licking t
. Fig. 12. -Dressing for fracture of the base of the horn. EXOSTOSES, SPAVIN IN THE ;OX. Exostoses are somewhat uncommon in the bovine species, and when they occur are rarely of great clinical interest. Nevertheless, in cows and old working ^'oxen one sometimes sees metatarsal spavin. Its gravit}^ however, appears to be very much less than in the horse, on account of its position. Very commonly there is only trifling lameness. Treatment by application of biniodide of mercury ointment or the actual cautery gives good results. The principal precaution required is to prevent the animals licking the parts.
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