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Journal of Agriculture. 



[lo May, 1910. 



Analysis of Unsoundnesses of Horses Refused Certificates to 

 5/10/09 (Figures exclusive of 32 N.Z. Exams.). 



Aggregate Analysis of Unsoundnesses in Stallions Refused 

 Certificates during the Seasons 1907-8-9. 



* Tliirteen liorses rejected for other causes also had Sidebone. making a total of 275 draught liorses 

 with Sidebone. 



Among the conclusions to be drawn from the results set out in the 

 above tables, the following are of first importance : — 

 A. — Concerning Breeds of Horses. — 



1. That hereditary unsoundness exists in draught hoir.ses to a 



much greater extent than in other breeds — to two and a 

 half times greater extent than in light horses, and eight 

 times greater than in ponies ; 



2. That light horses are much less subject to heredita.ry unsound- 



ness than draught horses, but much more so than ponies ; 



3. That ponies are, of all breeds, least subject to unsoundness 



of an hereditary character. 



