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results. Blood-letting has by some been tried, and, as with 

 other modes of treatment, diti'erently reported upon ; theoreti- 

 cally this does not seem indicated, the animal having already 

 been depleted by the local extravasation ; in practice, however, 

 in certain cases where the animals have been young and 

 strong, not previously Aveakened by antecedent disease, the 

 results of blood-letting have been satisfactory. When the 

 appetite is decidedly defective and exhaustion is imminent, 

 endeavours must be made to combat the exhaustion, and 

 render support to the animal by the steady exhibition regularly, 

 but in moderate amount, of such nutritive materials as good 

 beef-tea, milk, or raw eggs, which are severally improved by 

 having added to them a good proportion of such alcoholic 

 stimulants as port wine, brandy, or ale. 



When complications occur arising from changes in con- 

 nection with internal organs, they must be met and combated 

 in accordance with the symptoms exhibited; never, however, 

 forgetting the primary disturbed assimilation and haemal 

 changes. 



Respecting the treatment of the local swellings and subcu- 

 taneous infiltrations, opinion is somewhat divided as to the 

 benefits respectively of warm or cold applications. When of 

 moderate extent, particularly in the region of the head or 

 limbs, bathing frequently with cold water or some refrigeratmg 

 lotion seems to answer well; when these are extensive, involv- 

 ing the greater portion of the limbs or the upper and internal 

 air-passages, it is probable that warm-water apphcations are 

 better. Where the local swellings are of such magnitude that 

 the extent is seriously embarrassing, it may be needful to make 

 some effort, to lessen these by scarifications, so allowing the 

 effused fluid to drain off, which may be favoured by fomenta- 

 tion and manipulation ; generally, however, free scarification is 

 not to be recommended, as it is likely to favour the death and 

 sloughing of the parts cut. 



When during the progress of the disease the skin over the 

 local swellings has become dead, and is removed by sloughing, 

 leaving unhealthy discharging sores, these are best treated by 

 attention to cleanliness, and daily washing with some anti- 

 septic and healing wash, as a weak solution of chloride of zinc, 

 to which has been added a little carbolic glycerine. These 



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