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abdominal cavity contains mueli semi-fluid gelatinous material. Spleen, liver, lungs 

 and kidneys normal. 



A microscopic examination reveals the structure of the tumour as a cystic myxo- 

 sarcoma with metastases in the heart muscle and abdominal cavity. 



219. Bitif Orpington Code. — Autopsy reveals ulcers in the gizzard with a congestion 

 and thickening of the intestinal mucosa. jSTo parasites were detected in the gizzard. 

 Nematode worms, 'JleteraJcis dijf evens' were found in the intestines and caeca. Aside 

 from the lesions mentioned other organs were normal. 



220. Barred Plymovth lloch (Pullet). — Lesions similar to those noted in former 

 case, but condition not so far advanced. Nematode worms, ' Heterahis differens' were 

 present in the ca^ca. 



These two cases present an interesting condition and one not usually met with. 

 Before stating definitely the cause, or s.uspected cause of the trouble, a further investi- 

 gation will be necessary and other animals examined. 



221. Light Brahma (Pullet). — This animal was infested with tape worms. ' Dre- 

 panidotaenia ' ; alsio ' Heteralds differens' and the large nematode ^ Hete raids inflexa.' 



To the tape worms can be ascribed the emaciated condition and general unthrifti- 

 ness. 



247. Foivl sent from British Colamhia. — Dead upon arrivah Autopsy revealed an 

 extreme impaction of the gizzard, due to sis large pieces of broken crockery, the largest 

 of which measured one and one-half centimeters by one centimeter. These were evi- 

 dently swallowed to assist the digestive functions of the gizzard. No other lesions were 

 observed microscopically. 



RATIONS OF LAST WINTER. 



The rations fed to the laying stock, other, than those on experiment, during la.si 

 vvinter were: — 



A. M. ration. — Wheat, sometimes buckwheat in proportion of 8 to 10 pounds to 

 every 100 fowls. This scattered, soon after daylight, in the litter on the floors of the 

 pens. 



At 11 a.m. — Steamed lawn clippings, 3 or 4 times per week. This was eaten with 

 evident relish. It is a very_ beneficial way of utilizing a form of waste. Clover leaves, 

 treated in the same way, are equally effective. 



At noon. — ^A few hands fvill of grain, if foirad necessary, thrown on the floor of 

 the pens to keep hens busy. 



P.M. ration. — ^Mash as much as could be eaten up clean 3 or 4 times per week. 

 A liberal allowance was given, for at thi.? time there is less likelihood of injurious 

 effect from overfeeding than at a.m. ration. 



The mash was composed of two parts shorts, one part ground oats, one part gluten 

 meal or ground barley. Occasionally small potatoes boiled were added. Sometimes 

 mash was fed at mornirg ration in lieu of grain. At such time, wheat was given at 

 p.m. ration. Grit, mangels or turnips and water were before the fowls all the time. 



Variety in the composition of the rations and in the order of feeding them were 

 found beneficial. 



Experience has shown that where there is variety in rations and care in feeding 

 them — with requisite allowance for floor space— there is little likelihood of egg eating, 

 or feather picking. 



