. Diseases of the horse's foot. Hoofs; Horses. 298 DISEASES OF THE HOESE'S FOOT 3. Keraphyllocele. Definition.—By this term is indicated an enlargement forming on tlie inner surface of the wall. In shape and extent these enlargements vary. Usually they are rounded and extend from the coronary cushion to the sole, sometimes only as thick as an ordinary goose-quill, at other times. Fig. 132.—A Portion of the Horn of the Wall at the Toe REMOVED IN ORDER TO SHOW A KeRAPHYLLOCELE ON ITS InNER Surface. reaching the size of one's finger. Often they are irregular in formation and flattened from side t
. Diseases of the horse's foot. Hoofs; Horses. 298 DISEASES OF THE HOESE'S FOOT 3. Keraphyllocele. Definition.—By this term is indicated an enlargement forming on tlie inner surface of the wall. In shape and extent these enlargements vary. Usually they are rounded and extend from the coronary cushion to the sole, sometimes only as thick as an ordinary goose-quill, at other times. Fig. 132.—A Portion of the Horn of the Wall at the Toe REMOVED IN ORDER TO SHOW A KeRAPHYLLOCELE ON ITS InNER Surface. reaching the size of one's finger. Often they are irregular in formation and flattened from side to side. Causes.—Keraphyllocele is very often a sequel to the changes occurring at the toe in laminitis. Probably, how- ever, the most common cause is an injury upon, or a crack. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reeks, H. Caulton. London : Bailière, Tindall etc.
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