488 



HORSESHOEING. 



other, until it is felt (see Plate 29, "A"). If 

 pressed and the horse yields to the pressure, it 

 is a sure sign that he is affected, and he should 

 be properly shod at once as if for contraction, or 

 the enlargement should be removed. To do this, 

 the horse should be in the following position : 



No. 29. 



b a 



ENLARGEMENT OF THE METACARPAL BONE. 



a Showing how to find the enlargement. 



b Showing the manner in which the incision is made, and the 

 enlargement removed. 



