SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



If an entire, examine the generative 

 organs as far as practicable, and note 

 whether any obvious scrotal hernia 

 exists. If a gelding, look for the pres- 

 ence of both scars on scrotal sac, as the 

 best possible — though not positive — 

 evidence of castration having been 

 duly performed. Likewise examine 

 for swelling of sheath, or morbid 

 growths. 



Whilst in the inguinal region, inspect 

 the inner surfaces of thighs for evidence 

 of chronic lymphangitis; specific, or non- 

 specific sores. 



The right hand now glides down the 

 front of the tibia until the hock is 

 reached : its inner face likewise exam- 

 ined, and then the posterior up to the 

 OS calcis. 



Thoropin and capped hock will, if 

 present, be seen or felt. 



In the bend of the hock psoriasis may 

 occur. The so-called sprung hock is a 



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