Capped- Elbow 1 5 1 



usual factors operative in the production of 

 this abnormal condition. If brouQ-ht on 

 through kicking- in stable, the stall posts 

 should be guarded with a branch of whin 

 or gorse, or a strap fixed round the leg. 



Hock caps are applied for the same 

 purposes. Kickers in harness are, in the 

 author's estimation, better out of existence 

 beino- unsaleable and dano-erous. 



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Capped-Elbow. 



This disease corresponds to that of 

 Capped Hock, starting as it does, through 

 repeated bruising to the structures at the 

 point of the elbow. In most instance it is 

 due to the inner heel of the shoe brushing 

 against the part when lying down. 



A tumour of varying size is as a rule the 

 ultimate result, the skin over which may 

 in due course, break, and a festering sore 

 be seen. 



