SPECIAL PARTS AND THEIR DISEASES 39 



The Stifle. 



Disease, apart from lameness, in this part 

 can hardly exist, so that the stifle may be 

 passed over ; but whilst here, look at the 

 inner side of the thio-hs for evidence of an 

 attack, or attacks, of '' weed," leaving some 

 thickening. Also note whether the animal 

 has been properly castrated. There should 

 be two scars (seams where the wounds were 

 made), one on each side of the scrotal sac ; 

 also feel for absence of sw^ellin^r of the cord. 



Rigs are not at all uncommon, and the 

 author also remembers a person who sold a 

 hermaphrodite filly to a buyer who was 

 anxious to spend some of his money. Both 

 classes are usually vicious and objection- 

 able, the last-named condition being beyond 

 surgical aid. 



