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DISEASES OF HORSES AND CATTLE. 



The inside of the leg is more under the center line 

 of gravity, and therefore greater weight is thrown 

 upon the inside of the joint and is more likely to 

 be sprained on that account. Spavin seems to be 

 a disease peculiar to the horse, as it is seldom that 



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SHOWING SITUATION OF BONE- 

 SPAVIN. 



we find it on working oxen, no matter how roughly 

 they are used. Spavins are caused by local in- 

 juries, such as sprains, bruises, and kicks. Some 

 breeds of horses have a hereditary tendency, 

 whether they have a well-formed joint or not. The 

 slightest injury to some horses will produ :e a 



