CHAPTER 11. 



DETECTION OF THE SEAT OF LAMENESS. 



Slight lameness requires a thorough knowledge of the 

 anatomo-physiological laws, with careful application of the 

 same. Of great value is the history of the case, and 

 absolutely necessary the local examination by inspection 

 and palpation. 



History. 



In learning the liistorj^ ol a case ambiguous questions 

 are to be avoided. The most important questions are : 



1. How long is tlio animal lame? 



2. Under what conditions did he go lame ? 



3. Was the lameness first seen while at work, or did it 

 appear on rest? 



4 Has the horse been shod recently? 



5. Did it fall or sustain external violence? 



6. Did the lame leg ever show any swelling? 



7. Has the lameness increased or decreased since it first 

 occurred ? 



8. Does lameness increase while working, or is it more 

 pronounced after a rest ? 



9. Has the animal ever been treated, what part of the 

 leg, and what was the treatment? 



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