Suppose the foot to have been pricked or wounded. We make an
examination of the part, and remove all extraneous matter. The following
poultice must then be applied:
Powdered skunk cabbage, }
" lobelia, } equal parts.
" poplar bark, }
Indian meal, 1 pint.
Make it of the proper consistence with boiling water. When sufficiently
cool, put it into a flannel bag, and secure it above the pastern. To be
renewed every twelve hours. After the second application, examine the
foot, and if suppuration has commenced, and matter can be felt, or seen,
a small puncture may be made, taking care not to let the knife penetrate
beyond the bony part of the hoof.