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lymphatics, usually of the hind legs. Hence 

 the name " big legs." It is the result of 

 too rich ieeding, and too little work in many 



LYMPHANGITIS t 



This kind of inflammation is usually seen in the hind 

 legs. It is most frequent in heavy draft horses, or in coarse 

 plethoric individuals. It occurs most frequently after a short 

 period of idleness. 



