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But intent as all of us professors are, with President Hutchins, upon prompt progress, we accept gratefully as a substitute superior to these foreign short-cuts to civilization this new formula, irritation and counterirritation.

From Time Magazine Archive

In. case the lameness persists, more severe counterirritation is indicated.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

Rest and counterirritation, with the proper medicaments, constitute, then, the prominent points in the treatment designed for the relief of bone spavin.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

Blisters are applied to the skin for the purpose of obtaining the effect of counterirritation upon a neighboring region or organ.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

The agents used in the treatment of superficial and localized inflammation are heat, cold, massage and counterirritation.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.