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arriving at a decision as to their condi- 

 tion. If the slightest difference in 

 appearance be noted, the reason should 

 be carefully searched for. Spavins, 

 which are somevi^hat similar to splints, 

 except that they occur in the hock 

 only, shov^ themselves on the inner side 

 of that joint, just below the bend. 

 Spavin is very evident when the 

 animal first leaves its stable. 



Curbs occur a few inches below the 

 point of the hock, and although they 

 frequently do not cause lameness, they 

 undoubtedly constitute unsoundness. 

 Having run the hand down the cannon 

 bone, and found it clean and cool to 



