SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



When a horse is brought to the 

 veterinary surgeon's premises for exam- 

 ination, if the feet are muddy, they 

 should be washed, and the animal then 

 put into the stable say from half to one 

 hour, so as to allow it to cool down. 



Whilst in the stall, many faults are 

 capable of detection. The " double " 

 expirator}/ effort characteristic of 

 broken wind, should always be looked 

 for. 



The chief of these are — 



Crib Biting. 



Weaving. 



Pointing of the Foot. 



Shivering. 



Wind Sucking. 



Kicking. 



Biting. 



Quidding of Food. 



Broken Wind. 

 Difficulty of deglutition can be noted 

 if a drink of water is given. Shivering 



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