SECTION XII. 



DISEASES OF THE LIVER. 



1. Icterus. 

 Jaundice; ydloics. 



This disease is frequently seen in packing 

 houses. It is very .rarely noticed until after 

 slaughter, except in advanced cases. It is com- 

 monly caused by the liver-fluke; for a complete 

 consideration of this subject see the section on 

 Parasitic Diseases of Sheep. Lead poisoning has 

 also been known to cause this disorder. 



Treatment: If of parasitic origin, treatment is, 

 of course, out of the question. Laxative food, com- 

 bined with two-ounce doses sodium phosphate, 

 may relieve simple cases. 



2. Hepatitis. 

 Inflammation of the liver. 



When seen, it is usually the result of feeding 

 on marshy land when the forage is too rich in 

 proteid content. 



The only practical treatment consists in change 

 of feed and plenty of exercise. 



3. Lupinosis. 



See Section on Poisons. 



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