SPAVIN-BONE

.—The defect so called, is an enlargement on the outside of the hock, originating in a gristly or cartilaginous protrusion, which increases gradually to a callosity, and ultimately to a perfect o ification as hard as the bone itself. In its early state, but little limping or impediment to action is observed; but as it advances in progre , the lamene becomes proportionally perceptible. A bone-spavin is never known to submit to liquid applications, or solvents of any description; repeated BLISTER INGS , and substantial FIRING , seem the only means by which the enlargement and its painful irritability can be reduced.