. The farmer's veterinarian : a practical treatise on the diseases of farm stock . Veterinary medicine. 244 THE farmer's veterinarian situated on one or both sides of the leg and bulge above the upper portion of the hoof. They may- be the result of inflamed conditions, bruises or troubles like corns or hoof cracks. Slipping on the stony pavement is a frequent cause, as well as the great weight of the bodies in heavy horses. If the wagon tongue falls on the foot at this point, the car- tilage may be in- jured and induce the disease. The swell- ing is first noticed just above the hoof or near th
. The farmer's veterinarian : a practical treatise on the diseases of farm stock . Veterinary medicine. 244 THE farmer's veterinarian situated on one or both sides of the leg and bulge above the upper portion of the hoof. They may- be the result of inflamed conditions, bruises or troubles like corns or hoof cracks. Slipping on the stony pavement is a frequent cause, as well as the great weight of the bodies in heavy horses. If the wagon tongue falls on the foot at this point, the car- tilage may be in- jured and induce the disease. The swell- ing is first noticed just above the hoof or near the heel. Lameness soon fol- lows. The treatment usually recommend- ed for side bones consists in the free use of cold foot baths or cold water. SIDE bones When the cartilages on either wnen tne cariiiages on eiLner , , *. i Side of the foot of a horse just at bandages lor a wecK the top of the hoof and close to the 'Viâ nrâ¢^â t^tâ a heel turn to bone, side bones are Or more. 1 inciurc *« 'â¢^^""- of iodine applied to the swollen parts is very good. A blister ap- plied after the water applications have been made for a week or so, is used by many veteri- narians. The blister is made of 2 teaspoonfuls of cantharides mixed with 4 tablespoonfuls of lard. It is rubbed in well with the fingers and allowed to remain for 24 hours, when it is washed off and applied a second time the following week. These applications are continued until the lameness dis- appears. If this does not bring permanent relief,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Burkett, Charles William, 1873-. New York : Orange Judd
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