The horse and other live stock . never show anysympathy, but, on the contrary, are always ready to assaultthe invalid, and aggravate the injury. Should the wound notreadily heal, but ulcerate, it may be bathed with ointment of creosote is said to be effectual, even when theulcer exhibits a fungous character, or proud Jlesh is may also be kept clean, if dressed with a little lard, orwashed with a weak solution of sugar of lead; if they areindolent, they may be touched with blue-stone. When severe/rac^ures occur to the limbs of fowls, the best course, undoubtedly, t


The horse and other live stock . never show anysympathy, but, on the contrary, are always ready to assaultthe invalid, and aggravate the injury. Should the wound notreadily heal, but ulcerate, it may be bathed with ointment of creosote is said to be effectual, even when theulcer exhibits a fungous character, or proud Jlesh is may also be kept clean, if dressed with a little lard, orwashed with a weak solution of sugar of lead; if they areindolent, they may be touched with blue-stone. When severe/rac^ures occur to the limbs of fowls, the best course, undoubtedly, to pursue—unless they are very valuable —is to kill them at once, as an act of humanity. When, however, it is deemed worth while to preserve them, splints may be used, when practicable. Great cleanliness must be observed; the diet should be reduced ; and every precaution taken against the inflammation,which is sure to supervene. When it is established, cooling lotions—such as warm milk and water—may be II C II.


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