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it, and occasionally a sow is observed that will purposely 

 injure the pigs if they persist in their endeavor to nurse. 

 On examination, the gland is found enlarged, more" 

 sensitive than normally, and if any milk is forced out of 

 the teat it will be more or less ropy. 



Treatment. Hot and cold applications alternated, 

 when possible to apply such treatment, will be of as 



B 



Fig. 7. INFECTION OF MAMMARY GLAND. 



A. Normal glandular tissue. B. Calcified areas. C. Galactophorous 



sinus. 



much value as any local treatment. The administration 

 of a purgative is also advised. 



Botryomycotic Mammitis 



Botryomycotic mammitis occurs in swine, but is. 

 not common. The lesions are practically the same as 



