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tion, the union results in an abnormality which can be detected 
by a depression of the external angle of the ilium or croup ; or, 
by a vaginal or rectal examination and in many cases the diag¬ 
nosis can be confirmed by a history of the case. Animals 
(female) that have had a fracture of the pelvis should not be 
used for breeding purposes without ascertaining whether the 
dimensions of the pelvic opening have been reduced or not. 
(E) Pelvic Deformities. —Although -pelvic deformities 
are not so common in domestic animals as in the female of the 
genus homo , we do, however, recognize the following varieties, 
viz. : 
(a) Congenital deformities. 
(h) Anomalous deformities. 
{c) Accidental deformities. 
(d) Lordosis and kyphosis. 
(a) Congenital Deformities are those that exist from birth 
and in domestic animals are generally confined to certain strains 
FIG. 27. 
AN ANOMALOUS PELVIC DEFORMITY. 
