482 m REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY. 



ation was seen by Dr. Woodruff until September 3. The case had developed very 

 rapidly during the past two weeks. 



Symptoms. Temperature 103f F. Sub-maxillary glands, each the size of a large 

 hen's egg, nodular and firmly adherent to the skin, which was devoid of hair, al- 

 though no Iqcal treatment said to have been applied. The right gland had sup- 

 purated and was discharging slightly from a small opening. In addition to the 

 swellings above mentioned, similar swellings were noticed, one on each side of neck, 

 and on right flank and hind limb. Only one of these one near flank had as yet 

 suppurated, From each nostril there was an abundant glairy, viscid discharge, 

 streaked with blood. Within the nasal mucosa of each side was well covered with 

 prominent glanderous ulcers, one-fourth to 1 inch across, several of them being 

 situated nearly down to the alas. Lungs apparently unaffected. 



Diagnosis. The diagnosis of glanders made by Dr. Woodruff was confirmed. 

 The animal is to be shot, and the 5 remaining horses of the stables carefully watched 

 by Dr. Woodruff. 



On Sepenibert 26 Dr. Kilborne was directed to examine 2 horses on 

 Thirty-second street, West Washington, which Dr. S. S. Lippincott 

 had reported as suffering with glanders. The following report, giv- 

 ing the results of his examination, was submitted by Dr. Kilborne: 



Case I, History. Light gray mare about ten years old. Has been in possession 

 of its present owner for three or four years. Had been well and healthy during 

 this time, except a temporary swelling of one hind limb six or eight months ago. 



On the 7th instant the mare was out in a cold rain, resulting in a severe chill or 

 cold. She had been coughing occasionally for a few days, but after the chill the 

 cough grew rapidly worse, followed by a thin nasal discharge. Soon the inter-max- 

 illary lymphatic glands began to enlarge and the nasal discharge to become more 

 abundant and purulent. Ulceration of septum nasi observed for the first only a 

 few days ago. About the 17th or 18th instant, the left fore limb and the right 

 hind limb began to swell extensively from the foot to the body. The swelling of 

 the fore limb had been largely reduced by bathing. The temperature during the 

 onset of the disease was 105 F. 



Symptoms. Present temperature 100.6 F. Left fore limb and right hind limb 

 badly swollen. The inter-maxillary lymphatic glands greatly enlarged, tumefied, 

 and nodular, but not firmly attached. A very copious yellowish, purulent, more or 

 less glairy, viscid discharge from both nostrils. 



On each side of the septum nasi, beginning near the alae, were numerous raised, 

 more or less irregular patches or ulcers, one-fourth to 1 inch across, with a yellow- 

 ish granular surface, in some instances surrounded by an indistinctly reddened ring. 



Respiration accompanied by a snuffling sound, aggravated by movement, appar- 

 ently proceeding from upper part of nose. Auscultation detected slight crepita- 

 tion in both lungs. General condition reported to be much better than a few 

 days ago. 



Diagnosis. Acute glanders. 



Case II, History. Black gelding, about eleven years old. Had been sick about 

 two months, but used occasionally of late at light work, Has had a persistent dis- 

 charge from right nostril, but none from the left, The right inter-maxillary lym- 

 phatic gland had been greatly enlarged, but was now reduced in size. Three to 

 four weeks ago a small swelling, the size of a butternut, appeared over right nos- 

 tril, 2 or 3 inches above the false nostril. This was reduced by a blister, but on the 

 blistered surface appeared several small unhealthy sores or ulcers which are now 

 nearly or quite healed. Limbs were swollen some time ago. No cough observed 

 at any time. General condition has been improving for two or three weeks. 



Symptoms.* Temperature 99.6 F. Eight inter-maxillary lymphatic gland en- 

 larged, tumefied, nodular, but not attached. From the right nostril there was a 

 thick, glairy, yellowish discharge, drying on the nostril so as to form a well-marked 

 ring afl around the nasal opening. No discharge from left nostril. 



Nasal mucosa of a dull color, especially in the right side. On the right side of 

 septum nasi, near the alas, were three or four nodules or tubercles the size of small 

 hemp*seed. Well up on the septum the speculum revealed a slightly raised deep 

 red patch, half an. inch across, showing evidence of disintegration or granulation at 

 the center. Lungs normal. 



Diagnosis.-^- Chronic glanders, but opinion reserved at that time. 



Contrary to the expressed wishes of the owner, I removed the gray mare to the 

 Veterinary Experiment Station, with the understanding that she would not be killed 

 until after 9 the next morning, in order to give them an opportunity to have the 

 mare re-examined. Thig course was taken because the parties were not satisfied 



