Treatment.—See that the stable is large, clean, and comfortable; note that the food is of the best; allow liberal support; pare off the superficial fungoid horn, and so much of the deep seated as can be detached. Apply to the diseased parts some of the following: Chloride of zinc, half an ounce; flour, four ounces. Put on the foot without water. To the sound hoof apply chloride of zinc, four grains; flour, one ounce. Cover the sound parts before the cankered horn is dressed; tack on the shoe; pad well and firmly. When places appear to be in confirmed health, the following may be used: Chloride of zinc, two grains; flour, one ounce. At first, dress every second day; after a time, every third day, and give exercise as soon as possible.
CAPPED ELBOW.
Cause.—Injury to the point of the elbow.
Symptom.—It is often of magnitude, and is liable to ulcerate and become sinuous.
Treatment.—The same as capped hock.
CAPPED HOCK.
Cause.—Any injury to the point of the calcis.
Symptom.—A round swelling on the point of the hock, which, should the cause be repeated, often becomes of great size.
Treatment.—If small, set several men to hand-rub the tumor constantly for a few days. Should the capped hock be of magnitude, dissect out the enlargement, without puncturing it. Remove none of the pendulous skin. Treat the wound with the lotion of chloride of zinc—one grain to the ounce of water—and it will heal after some weeks.
CAPPED KNEE.