DISEASES OF THE HOKSE. 



Ill 



Fig. 3, a small bony growth on the front of the leg, also called 

 splint. 



Curb. 



This is one of the many diseases of the hock-joint, and consists 

 of an enlargement or gradual bulging out at the posterior part of 

 the hock. [See above cut.] 



Shoulder-joint Lameness. 

 This difficulty, being located in the joint, is much more serious 

 than the shoulder lameness just described, and it is more difficult 

 to effect a perfect cure of it. 



Symptoms.— The animal drags the leg, with the toe on the ground, 

 nd throws the leg out in attempting to move it. It is with great 

 difficulty that he can raise his foot. 



Treatment.— If the treatment is not put off too long, a cure 



