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Journal of Agriciili inw, Victoria. [10 June, 1916. 



FROM NEW ZEALAND. 



Light Horses. 



Of the number examined, 135, or 38.03 per cent., were rejected. 

 As in previous years sidebone, amongst the unsoundnesses, was respon- 

 sible for the greatest number of rejections in draught horses, viz., 39, 

 or 16.32 per cent , or 10.98 per cent, of the total number examined ; this 

 percentage is higher than has been noted during the past four seasons, 

 and is probably due to the fact that a much smaller number of indi- 

 viduals has been dealt with, it being always found that the percentage 

 is higher as the total diminishes. An example is shown in the unsound- 

 ness curb, where 2.82 per cent, of light horses were affected, whilst to 

 the total number on\j .84 per cent, were rejected on this account. The 

 number of rejections on the grounds of being below reasonable standard 

 also shows a slight increase, and the same reason may be applied here. 



The subjoined table shows an analysis of the examination for the 

 season : — 



Analysis of Defects of Rejects, Season 1915-16. 



