This section is from the book "The Horse - Its Treatment In Health And Disease", by J. Wortley Axe. Also available from Amazon: The Horse. Its Treatment In Health And Disease.
Burnett's Disinfecting Fluid is a strong solution of chloride of zinc. Antiseptic and disinfectant, correcting the foetor of ulcers and unhealthy wounds, but retarding the formation of new material to such an extent that it is in more frequent request for other purposes, such as the destruction of fistulas, proud flesh, and morbid growths.
 
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