. Common diseases of farm animals. Veterinary medicine. 164 NON-SPECIFIC OR GENERAL DISEASES and punctured wounds in the region of the bursa many cause it. Tlie /'irst si/viptom usually noted is a tendency to stumble. Wheu standing in the stable, the animal " points " or rests the diseased foot. Sometimes it rests the heel of the lame foot on the wall of the opposite foot. If both feet are affected, the animal may rest them alternately, or take a position with both feet well. Fig. 39.—A case of navicular disease involving one front foot. The diseased foot is the smaller. in front of
. Common diseases of farm animals. Veterinary medicine. 164 NON-SPECIFIC OR GENERAL DISEASES and punctured wounds in the region of the bursa many cause it. Tlie /'irst si/viptom usually noted is a tendency to stumble. Wheu standing in the stable, the animal " points " or rests the diseased foot. Sometimes it rests the heel of the lame foot on the wall of the opposite foot. If both feet are affected, the animal may rest them alternately, or take a position with both feet well. Fig. 39.—A case of navicular disease involving one front foot. The diseased foot is the smaller. in front of the normal position. The inflamed structures are so covered by other tissues that it is difficult to detect the local inflammation, or cause the animal to flinch by applying pressure over the region. As the disease becomes more advanced, the lameness becomes permanent. The limb is carried forward stiffly and rapidly and the animal stumbles when travelling over rough ground. In time, because of the little weight thro^vn on the posterior portion of the foot, the quarters may become higher,. 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 Craig, Robert Alexander, 1872-. Philadelphia London, J. B. Lippincott company
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