ON LAMENESS. 97 



THE CURB 



Is manifested by a swelling on the back part 

 of the hough. Vide pL 8, fig. 5, I. H. It is 

 occasioned by a strain in the annular ligament 

 or sheath of the tendons, the office of which is 

 to keep the tendons in their proper situations. 



This complaint prevails most among young 

 horses, particularly those which are cow- 

 houghed. 



Blisters must be employed also in this 

 case. 



LAMENESS m the STIFLE 



Seldom occurs, except from external inju- 

 ry, in which case it makes itself apparent by 

 the swelling of the surrounding parts. Cam- 

 H phorated 



