sand crack

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. a crack or fissure in the hoof of a horse, extending from the coronet downward toward the sole, caused by a dryness of horn.

sand crack

noun

1. See quarter crack, toe crack
   vet science a deep crack or fissure in the wall of a horse's hoof, often causing lameness See also toe crack quarter crack

Word History and Origins

Origin of sand crack¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

Often, too, cracks will appear in the horn of the quarters, and a troublesome and incurable form of sand-crack results.

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The reasons for these positions being so affected we shall deal with when treating of the causes of sand-crack in general.

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So far, our observations on the causes of sand-crack have referred to that form occurring in the wall.

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The simpler of the two is to merely apply the sand-crack belt depicted in Fig. 90.

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Usually, the animal with sand-crack is brought for his inspection when lameness has arisen from it.

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