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that a relationship exists between these and the rupture of the 

 tendons. 



The prognosis is exceedingly unfavorable, since, although 

 some of the cases may live, their locomotion is interfered with 

 by the absence of the extensor pedis lougus muscles, and the 

 value of the animals is consequently greatly lessened except for 

 slow work, because for driving or riding they would inevitably 

 prove insecure upon their feet. For any fashionable use, their 

 peculiarity of action would render them unsuitable. 



The handling of the malady is uncertain, and apparently there 

 is little to do beyond taking good care of the animal and aiding 

 it in getting upon its feet in order to suck. While the foal is 

 sucking, an assistant should grasp it by the knees, and, pushing 

 backward, prevent their flexion, thereby assisting the animal in 

 standing. Unless the foal is of considerable value, it is advisable 

 in most instances to destroy it at once. 



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