Lameness of the Horse: Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1

A practical handbook from 1916 that served as an essential guide for veterinary practitioners treating equine lameness. Lacroix draws on his anatomical and physiological expertise to help veterinarians distinguish between true and false lameness, understand the locomotory system's disorders, and recognize the symptoms indicating structural or functional problems in horses. The text emphasizes that mastering anatomy is prerequisite to effective diagnosis and treatment, offering detailed exploration of causes, diagnostic techniques, and specific afflictions affecting the horse's movement. While veterinary science has advanced dramatically since this publication, it remains a valuable window into early 20th-century approaches to equine medicine, preserving foundational principles that persist alongside methods that have evolved or been superseded. For veterinary historians, equine specialists, and anyone fascinated by the history of medical science, this text offers a rare glimpse into a century-old professional framework for understanding and treating animal suffering.