Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 January 1908 — Scratches and Grease Heel. [ARTICLE]

Scratches and Grease Heel.

The best possible remedy for scratches, grease heel or mud fever is prevention, and prevention pays a big Interest on the investment if it does Involve some trouble and time. If the horses cannot be groomed all over, do not neglect the feet, ankles and fetlocks. If they are kept clean the horse will get along very well if its body is not curried thoroughly every day. But it ought to be when in winter quarters and is ever the better for it. To prevent the foot diseases named a “lick and a promise” at cleaning time will not do. Thorough cleaning must be the rule if exemption from disease is desired.