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  2. Some Habits and Tices of Horses.

    It does not require a long acquaintance with horses to discover that perfection of form, however desirable it may be, is no guarantee of their value and utility. ...

    Article : 840 words
  3. THE GUAZLER.

    There are various claimants for the honor of being the first to introduce the merino sheep into Australia, but that honor appears to belong to a countryman of our Own, in the person of the Rev. ...

    Article : 1,144 words
  4. SHYING.

    Fear induced by strange objects, especially if suddenly brought into view, is one of the most fruitful causes of shying, and especially in young horses of excitable temperament. ...

    Article : 487 words
  5. CRIB-BITING.

    Crib-biting is generally regarded by both veterinary surgeons and horsemen as a vine, and,in so far that it wears away the teeth, damages the manger and fittings, and wastes the food which ...

    Article : 996 words
  6. KICKING.

    Kicking is the most dangerous habit a horse can acquire, and often the most costly to the owner. Not only does it involve considerable personal risk, but many otherwise valuable ...

    Article : 320 words
  7. JIBBING.

    Of all vices, jibbing is one of the most objectionable, and when established the least amenable to treatment. As an occasional and passing freak, it is ...

    Article : 610 words
  8. Water Consumed by Milch Cows.

    Milch cows consume more water than animals of the same breed, size and age when they have gone dry. Roughly speaking, it is found that cows, when in full flow of milk, consume about ...

    Article : 154 words
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