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acterized by a stilfiiess of the hock. The extension of the 

 hock is incomplete, the step is short and qnick, the animid 

 "goes on its toe" and the wall or shoe at the toe shows 



Fig. 47. — Capped hock. 



considerable wear. Because of the stiffness in the hock the 

 animal raises the quarter when the limb is carried forward. 

 Turning toward the well side may increase the lameness. 

 The spavin test may be of value in diagnosing lameness. This 



