Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 Lacroix, John Victor 1882- creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lameness of the Horse" by J. V. Lacroix is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide for veterinary practitioners on the diagnosis and treatment of lameness in horses, drawing on extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology to understand the locomotory system's disorders. It aims to benefit veterinarians and their clients by improving the care and outcomes for horses suffering from lameness. The opening of the text outlines the purpose and scope of the treatise. The author emphasizes the significance of understanding both the anatomy and the nuances of diagnosing various afflictions that cause lameness. He discusses the importance of recognizing the symptoms that indicate structural or functional disorders while introducing terms such as "true" and "false" lameness. This introductory section sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the causes, diagnostic techniques, and specific afflictions of the horse’s locomotory apparatus, highlighting the author’s intent to enhance veterinary practice for the betterment of both animals and their owners. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-07-27 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Julia Miller, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Horses -- Health Lameness in horses SF Original publication data not identified 16023154 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16370 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16370 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133401.0 16370