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THE HORSE 



1. 1. Central nippers, \vi 



almost entire] y worn < 



2. 2. Next nippers, showing i 



tially worn. 



EH NIPPERS AM) TUSHES AT FIVE YEARS OLD 



i their mar 



3. 3. Corner nippers, with ttie mark plainly 

 seen, hut the edges partially worn. ' 

 i. 4. Tushes, with the grooves inside almost 



sixth molar is at its full growth, and the third is shed to make 

 room fur the permanent tenth in its place. These two last-named 

 teeth should always he examined in cases where there is any doubt 

 about the age. After five years, no further shedding occurs in 

 any of the teeth. 



Fig. 7. — Tin. 



B. The lower jaw. 



1. 1. The central 



marks worn i 



2. 2. The next nippi 



disappearing. 

 1. 3. The corner nil 



NIPPERS AND TUili 



ie tushes, standing up three-quarters 

 of ;m inch, with their points only 

 sliyhtly blunted. 



