Official Giraular #22. Page 2, 
oi indications of strength are the size and build 
of the animal, especially of his legs. The fore-legs 
should be set! well apart at the shoulders and about 
equally wide at the feet, and should appear straight 
when seen fron any direction. The hind-legs should 
be set well apart. and appear straight and parallel, 
when seen from behind, The angle of the pastern 
should be such that the midile line of the leg pro- 
longed to the ground will just touch the heel, when 
the animal is standing naturally. Indications of en- 
durance are principally the breadth and shape of chest 
and the girth, both of which show the lung power, on 
which endurance depends. The chest should be broad 
and misecular and especially the breast bone should not 
be prominent. Looking at the animal from the side, 
the chest should appear to projectidistinctly in front 
of the fore-legs. The girth, measured 6 to inches 
behind the fore-legs, showld not be less than 1 1/4 
times the height of the animal. 
For indications of disposition look to the 
heed and eye. Avoid miles with extra long heads, also 
those with hollow or dish faces. The eyes should be 
set well apart and stand out prominently. A good mile 
has a soft kindly look in his eye thet is at once re- 
cognized. The ears should be mobile, and in young 
animals, constantly moving.| One car pointing forward 
and one back is & good sign, but laying back both ears, 
when &pproached, is a bad sien. 
Care of Mules, 
A male, when properly taken care of, needs no 
attention and a Little attention to the diet, adjust 
ment of geer, and well edjusted shoes will obviate the 
necessity of carrying veterinary supplies, 
The diet should be a simple matter, especially 
in the field. Try to camp as near to good forage as 
is possible and try to give grain once a day. It is 
not always possible to do this, but this rule should 
be followed as closely as possible. 
Offisial Cireular 
DO not change the diet mddeni: ¥e but try to 
a 
either corm or barley weaerr en iy paride nizing 
more than ia necessary. fodder shen sos~ 
sible , but in small quanti ; hatter should 
be watched, especially when the males are to be pas- 
Caseo for several aa : 
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) Jexative, Diarrhea usually results from too 
leantiive dies or exp Pat) animel on dry feed, 
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belly and atteapts 
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on its feet. _ Give above prescription 
repeating | 1) relieved, : 
Pricking the foot, clevade, may 
through poor shoeing. This is phe reenlt 
up a nail or one sprints urd 
of injury by pressing on the 
flinch when the injured apot 

