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- Firing Iron, circa 1920 - For centuries, veterinarians have treated horses with certain leg injuries with heated firing or cauterizing irons. Veterinarians believed that burning small areas near the injury would increase blood flow, helping heal the damaged leg. This practice has fallen into disuse among veterinarians due to the lack of evidence that it is an effective treatment.
- circa 1920
- Collections - Artifact
Firing Iron, circa 1920
For centuries, veterinarians have treated horses with certain leg injuries with heated firing or cauterizing irons. Veterinarians believed that burning small areas near the injury would increase blood flow, helping heal the damaged leg. This practice has fallen into disuse among veterinarians due to the lack of evidence that it is an effective treatment.
- Firing Iron - For centuries, veterinarians have treated horses with certain leg injuries with heated firing or cauterizing irons. Veterinarians believed that burning small areas near the injury would increase blood flow, helping heal the damaged leg. This practice has fallen into disuse among veterinarians due to the lack of evidence that it is an effective treatment.
- Collections - Artifact
Firing Iron
For centuries, veterinarians have treated horses with certain leg injuries with heated firing or cauterizing irons. Veterinarians believed that burning small areas near the injury would increase blood flow, helping heal the damaged leg. This practice has fallen into disuse among veterinarians due to the lack of evidence that it is an effective treatment.
- Firing Iron - For centuries, veterinarians have treated horses with certain leg injuries with heated firing or cauterizing irons. Veterinarians believed that burning small areas near the injury would increase blood flow, helping heal the damaged leg. This practice has fallen into disuse among veterinarians due to the lack of evidence that it is an effective treatment.
- Collections - Artifact
Firing Iron
For centuries, veterinarians have treated horses with certain leg injuries with heated firing or cauterizing irons. Veterinarians believed that burning small areas near the injury would increase blood flow, helping heal the damaged leg. This practice has fallen into disuse among veterinarians due to the lack of evidence that it is an effective treatment.