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(Citrus )iobilis) which was quite recently brou_^ht out of south- 

 ern China where mandarins have raised them for centuries. 



Maize. — Out of deference to the Spanish "mais" and our Brit- 

 ish neighbors who more or less correctly regard several other 

 grains as corn, let us adhere firmly to the old (pre-Columbian 

 Arawak "mahiz" ) correct name by whicli it is known practically 

 everywhere outside of the United States : at this late date it would 

 be useless to attempt to substitute the correct for the popular 

 term there, but we are just in time here in the Philippines to 

 start right. 



OUTLINE OF AN EXAMINATION OF THE HORSE FOR 



SOUNDNESS. 



(Lecture delivered at the San Francisco Veterinary College. 1818 

 JN'Jarket street. San Francisco, California, bv Prof. Charles 

 Gre.ssweh. M. R. G., V. S.L.) 



If possible, see the horse in the stable before owner has a chance 

 to "warm him up." 



In the stable look for evidence of "crib-biting," "windsucking" 

 and "night-kicking." Watch the animal for signs of "weaving." 

 Notice the character of the excreta, to see if the grain is properly 

 masticated, if there are any worms or bots, or for signs of urinary 

 sediment, etc. Notice if there are any extra appliances in use for 

 handling the animal — throat straps, or hobbles, etc. — or, if the 

 animal for any reason is stabled alone, away from other horses, 

 examine the manger to see if the food is all cleaned up, or if 

 there are evidences of his eating the bedding. Look aromid the 

 stable for proofs of medical treatment. 



Then have the horse bridled or brought to the stable door with 

 the halter on. Notice if there is any trouble during this attention. 

 Have the horse brought quietly to the door, allowing no bustling 

 or excitement. At the stable door examine the eyes carefully, 

 using a black hat to cast the proper shadow over the eye. Look 

 for any difference in the convexity of both eyes ; examine the cor- 

 nea for opacity or cloudiness, and the lens for cataract ; notice the 

 contracHon of the pupils to determine the effects of light. Exa- 

 mine the eyes and breath for signs of opiates or other drugs. 

 Listen to the heart. At this time give the horse a drink of water, 

 and watch the process of drinking and swallowing. Have the 

 horse then taken out of the stable into the open. Examine the 

 nostrils for color, character or discharge, ulceration, abrasions. 

 chancre and poly])i. See that the orifice of the lachrymal dtict is 

 freely open. Examine the outside of tlu' face fnr nasal gleet. 

 i*lxaminc the cars for warts or any abnormal lendcrne^s. and also 

 for deafness. Examine the teeth and mouth, ami smell tlir breath. 

 {determine the age and make note of this, and also at this time 

 of any distinguishing marks and color, and sex of the animal. 



