SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



interesting. The same remark applies 

 to the acquired loss of an incisor. 



Loss of, or Caries of Molars. — 

 Always inspect the molars. Reject if 

 either of these conditions be present. 

 There may be some external evidence. 



Paralysis of the Tongue ^This 



is not uncommon, but such animals are 

 not usually submitted for examination 

 as to soundness. 



Mechanical Injuries of Tongue.— 

 Unless severe, unimportant. 



Actinomycosis of Tongue. — ^Always 

 make a point of examining this organ. 

 It is needless to add, if diseased, reject. 



3.— FACIAL REGION. 



As a rule, nothing is likely to present 

 itself here in connection with examina- 

 tion re soundness. Facial paralysis is 

 not common, and no one would think 

 of submitting a horse with it for sale. 



