These injuries affect the ligaments that connect the joints, and are caused by false steps, slipping, or by forcibly twisting or contorting the joints to an extent beyond that permitted by the natural limitations of flexion. Sprains happen to various members—the coronet joint, the fetlock, the shoulder, etc. The pain, swelling and inflammation which accompany these accidents are proportioned to the extent of the injury. GENERAL TREATMENT.—This consists in affording rest to the limb, mitigating the pain and subduing inflammatory action. Also apply to the part, when you know where it is, HUMPHREYS’ MARVEL WITCH HAZEL, but in all such cases give the B.B., for strains, lameness, etc., a dose at first, four times per day, and later, morning and night. =Sprain of the Shoulder.=—Draught oxen are particularly subject to this affection, which is caused by excessive exertion in drawing, false steps, slips or external violence. SYMPTOMS.—There is heat, pain, stiffness and imperfect mobility of the limb; the animal trails it with evident pain; does not raise it easily over any obstacle; when standing, rests the weight of the body on the opposite side. TREATMENT.—Give the animal rest, and a dose of the B.B., three times per day. =Sprain of the Haunch.=—Inability to move the hind quarters and extremities is due to the same causes as sprain of the shoulder. SYMPTOMS.—Limping and dragging the hind legs; when standing, the beast keeps them apart. In severe cases it can neither stand nor walk, but falls down, unable to rise. Sometimes the lumbar region is hot, swollen and painful. TREATMENT.—The same as for other sprains. Give a dose of B.B., three times per day. =Sprain of the Loins.=—The causes, symptoms and treatment of this affection are much the same as for sprain of the haunch. OTHER MEANS.—In some sprains it will be advisable to precede the medicinal treatment by applications of warm water, and afterwards to dry the parts with a cloth before applying HUMPHREYS’ MARVEL WITCH HAZEL or HUMPHREYS’ VETERINARY OIL. After the swelling has subsided, the animal may only very gradually return to its accustomed work. Give, always, a dose of B.B., morning and night, or even three times per day. Choking Foreign bodies in the œsophagus—obstruction of the gullet. Roots that have not been cut into small pieces before they are given to the cattle are sometimes swallowed, especially if the beasts be very hungry. There is no doubt about the symptoms, as the body may often be felt externally, while difficulty of breathing, and violent action of the muscles of deglutition, with a view to expel the intruder, indicate what is the matter. Prompt action is necessary, as the animal, if not relieved, becomes hoven or wind blown. TREATMENT.—If the obstruction be near the top of the gullet, it may be removed by the hand put through the mouth and protected by a common balling-iron.