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09 November 2006

Two words: Maggot therapy.

post by: mudpuppie at: 21:58 | 3 comments

I'd bet it's been used on horses before... I think it dates back to at least the Civil War in this country, for use on humans, and I'm sure they had to deal with a lot of injured horses around that time.

posted by BoringPostcards 09 November | 22:06

It is used a lot with gangrene and burn patients. Much nicer than the alternatives.

posted by arse_hat 09 November | 22:08

The size of a dinner plate, eh? Well I was hungry...

posted by Specklet 09 November | 22:18

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