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""The History, Treatment, and Diseases of the Horse"" is a comprehensive treatise from 1848, reflecting the state of veterinary knowledge during that era. Published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, this work meticulously details the horse's introduction and utilization across various cultures and countries. It offers an in-depth exploration of equine diseases, their treatments, and best practices in animal husbandry. Beyond its medical insights, the book includes a specialized treatise on draught, examining the horse's role in pulling and hauling, an essential aspect of 19th-century life. With a copious index for easy reference, this volume stands as a valuable historical record, appealing to historians of science, veterinary medicine, and anyone interested in the history of human-animal interactions. It provides a unique window into the past, revealing the importance of the horse in society and the evolving understanding of its health and well-being. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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