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clearly conveyed than in dogs, and most fanciers 

 are very scrupulous in the use of first sires. There 

 is a tendency to narrow telegony down to a repro- 

 duction of colour and shape, and, in the opinion of 

 the writer, this is a mistake, because, if it can be 

 proved to operate at all, there is no reason why it 

 should not manifest itself in all or any faculty, both 

 physical and mental. If this be admitted, the ques- 

 tion becomes much more complicated and difficult 

 of solution. Thus, as already mentioned, much time, 

 careful study, and close observation are necessary in 

 order to determine its authenticity. 



SAFETY IN WORKING BROOD MARES. 



Some breeders do not work their mares when they 

 are in foal, under the impression that it is injurious 

 to them. It is, however, quite a mistake, for, if 

 regularly and carefully wrought, they will foal more 

 easily and with greater safety. Heavy carting and 

 much backing during the advanced stages of gestation 

 should be avoided, as any undue strain might displace 

 the foetus and cause abortion ; but if carefully managed 

 in all ordinary yokes they will, as a rule, work up till 

 the day of foaling with perfect safety. It is safer to 

 work mares in chains rather than in shafts, and they 

 should be kept off the roads when in a slippery condi- 

 tion, as straining and slipping on ice is a prolific cause 

 of abortion. In fact, light exercise is the very life 

 of them. Parturition is generally difficult with idle, 

 over -fed mares. 



