Report on Inspections, it)0~ 



As was inevitable, a certain amount of misconception has existed con- 

 cerning the innovation, and fears of friction have been entertained, which 

 have militated against the cordial adoption of the condition. But so f ar 

 no serious hitch has occurred in connexion with the Shows attended 

 bv the Departmental veterinary surgeons. 



Fig. 25. liones of hock, front view. Fig. 26. Bones of hock, back view. 



Fig 27. Comparison of spavined and normal hocks. 

 ILLUSTRATIONS OF BONE SrAVIN. 



To obviate misconception and to prevent friction next season, and at 

 the same time to consolidate the work of veterinary staff, I am inclined 

 to favour the suggestion that the condition as to soundness of horses 

 at Shows should be so altered as to make the awarding of prizes in stallion 

 classes conditional on the possession of a Government certificate of sound- 

 ness. The principle of certification has been so widely accepted, and 

 sush a large proportion of the sires of the State is now certified, that 



