WW The Diseases of Animals 
After going over the whole horse, the ‘xaminer 
should carefully compare corresponding members, as to 
iheir symmetry and form. The two hips should be 
compared to see that one is not “knocked down” or 
hipped,” and that the museles are equally developed. 
The tail should be carried squarely; it should be handled 
and a line or rope drawn under it to prove that the 
horse is not vicious in this regard. The nostrils, lips, 
eyes and ears should be compared, and any signs of 
paralysis or drooping of the parts noted. 
After examining, manipulating and comparing the 
parts of the animal, he should be thoroughly tested in 
his paces. He should be driven, or led, with plenty of 
rope, to and from the examiner, and then moved by him 
at a good, free trot, when any signs of lameness or 
peculiarities of movement should be carefully looked 
for. Turning the horse sharply to the right or to the 
left, so as to bring the weight alternately on the right and 
the left legs, will usually increase the signs of lameness. 
The horse should also be tested as to his ability and 
willingness to back a load. In testing for the wind, the 
horse should be allowed a full drink of water, and then 
should be ridden or driven rapidly for some distance 
and brought to a sudden stop, close to the examiner, 
wuo will look for any abnormal sounds or movements in 
breathing. A “wind-broken” horse can be detected by 
the peculiar roaring or whistling made as the air os 
taken in. In heaves, there is usually difficult breathing, 
with a peeuliar bellows-like motion of the flank. By 
pinching the animal’s throat, the peculiar and eharacter- 
istic grunting cough of heaves will be given. The 
