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im-nt passing from the point of the hock down to a short distance 

 below the location of the curb. (See Fig. 31.) 



Causes. It may be caused from slipping and straining the 

 leg while drawing heavy loads in the mud or up hill. In some 

 cases it is hereditary, as certain breeds of horses have curby 

 hocks (bowed behind), and 

 are liable to throw put a ,,,.., 

 curb on being driven fast NA^^ I \ ' \\ 

 or worked to a heavy load. 



Symptoms. After a hard 

 day's work pulling a heavy 

 load, the animal may be 

 noticed lame, and on exam- 

 ining the leg you will no- 

 tice a firm, hot swelling on 

 the back part of the hind 

 leg about five inches below 

 the hock. On pressing it 

 the animal shows pain. 

 After the soreness and in- 

 flammation passes away it forms into a hard knot, and 

 properly treated will always remain there. 



Treatment. Lay the horse off work, and don't 'use him at all 

 for at least one week. In the early stages when fever and sore- 

 ness are present, bathe it with cold water and afterwards rub it 

 well with Dr. LeGear's Liniment (see Appendix). A great deal 

 will depend on rubbing it well. Rub the Liniment in thoroughly 

 twice a day with a corn-cob or a smooth piece of bone. If you 

 fail to remove the lameness and the lump by this treatment, kept 

 up for one week, then there is nothing better to cure it than our 



Fig. 31. Curb. 



