EXERCISE 72 (Continued) 



LOCATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF COMMON UNSOUNDNESSES 



The name of the unsoundness is given opposite the place where it occurs, and in addition, in so far as possible, all 

 blemishes are indicated by the abbreviation " bl." ; temporary unsoundnesses by " t. un." ; permanent unsoundness by 

 " p. un." ; serviceably sound by " s. s." ; absolute defects by " ab. d." ; relative defects by " rel. d." ; faults by " f." ; 

 and vices by " v." The list deserves careful study, in the beginning of judging work, both with the aid of charts and 

 diagrams and with animals. 



Questions. Upon what will the importance of an unsoundness depend ? What defects may a horse 

 show and still render excellent service ? What is the relation of conformation to the possible occurrence 

 of unsoundness ? What will be likely to occur to a draft colt having a narrow, light-boned hock ? 



References. Vaughan, H. W. Types and Market Classes of Live Stock, pp. 298-394. R. G. Adams and 

 Company. How to Select a Sound Horse, Farmers' Bulletin yyg, United States Department of Agriculture. 

 Craig, R. A. Common Diseases of Farm Animals, pp. 143-200. J. B. Lippincott Company. 



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