SPECIAL PARTS AND TPIEIR DISEASES 2>7 



gristle-like material composing the side 

 plates (lateral cartilages) belonging to the 

 wings of the pedal bones. 



As a rule, it is only needful to test the 

 fore limbs, and, of course, at the inner and 

 outer sides. One or all of the plates may be 

 diseased in this manner. 



Although the lighter breeds have occa- 

 sionally side-bone, it is chiefly confined to 

 the heavy varieties — vanners and bussers, 

 etc. 



The Hoof. 



Note whether free from sandcrack, con- 

 traction at the heels, false quarter, and 

 flatness of sole, thrush, etc. 



The fore-shoes ought to be taken off so 

 as to get a good view of the sole, looking at 



