DISEASES OF FARM ANIMALS 



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lymphatics, usually of the hind legs. Hence 

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

 too rich feeding, and too little work in many 



LYMPHANGITIS 



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. 



