48 HORSES. 



SPAVIN- 



A tendency to spavin is undoubtedly hereditary, but the 

 exciting or actual cause is some strain put upon the covering 

 membrane of the small bones of the hock {see Nature of 

 A Splint, page 45). 



Inflammation is set up, a bony deposit takes place between 

 the bones, their sphere of motion is restricted, and lameness, more 

 or less, results. 



Tpeatment. — What has been said of splint applies with even 

 greater force to spavin. Elliman's should be well rubbed on 

 and around the part every day until it is too sore to be 

 continued, when it must be left alone until the scurf raised 

 is removed and the soreness has subsided, when the rubbing 

 as before may be repeated if necessary. 



BOG SPAVIN. 



This term is given to an enlargement of the hock, caused by 

 strain. 



Treatment. — Elliman's should be well rubbed on and around 

 the part every day until it is too sore to be continued, when 

 it must be left alone until the scurf raised is removed and the 

 soreness has subsided, when the rubbing as before may be 

 repeated if necessary. 



BLOOD SPAVIN. 



There is a large vein which passes over the spavin place. It 

 is very close to the surface and becomes distended or varicose. 

 This is what is, or was formerly, called blood spavin. 

 Treatment. — The same as for bog spavin (see above). 



