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SWINE DISEASES 



disease; there may be repeated attacks. The disease as 

 a rule is not fatal in swine.. 



Treatment. Remove all influences that predispose 

 to the condition. Prevent injury from rubbing. Topical 

 application of soothing agents may be used, but their 



Fig. 10. ELEPHANTIASIS. 



A. Granular papillomatous, depilated areas. B. Rhagades or 

 crevices. 



value is doubtful. See that the animals obtain and 

 digest their food properly. A good, brisk purgative 

 occasionally will be of value. 



Dermatitis Granulosa 



A granular skin eruption has been identified in swine. 

 The .condition occurs in patches on the ears, back, and 

 croup, and is probably infectious. 



This condition has responded quickly to treatment 

 with antiseptics. 



