744 DB. CHASE'K npjrrPKS. 



" The poor pig has no rights tnat man or dog are bound to respect, outside 

 of his pen, so it is furnished a pen; may be one or two acres; frequently much 

 less. In 'Mrs. Piggy' goes with her numerous progeny. Everything goes 

 well for a while. They eat tlie grass and turn over the soil and thrive. Ths 

 owner improves his herd by an infusion of Chester White, Poland- China or 

 Berkshire blood. He is well satisfied with the profits of the investments. 



"Anon! a change has come in the condition of things. The surface soil 

 is now all rooted over. The desirable properties are exhausted or befouled 

 with droppings. The pigs endeavor to dig deeper, but the filthy mass falls to 

 the bottom; and soon it is said the pigs are not doing well. 



" The owner changes their food, gives them sulphur and antimony and 

 what not. He concludes they look a little better, but they don't do well yet. 

 In fact, he sighs for the 'good old Elm Peelers and Prairie Rooters.' It does 

 not stop here. The pigs are constipated, dyspeptic and mangy. Their blood 

 is out of order, and ulcers are found on some so as to cause portions of the 

 flesh to slough off. In fact, they have got the cholera. No wonder. Had 

 the proprietor made a vegetable garden or a corn field of his hog lot a year or 

 two ago, and furnished his hogs with another pasture, his improved hogs 

 would have improved the strength and vigor of Ms herd, and also the condition 

 of his finances." 



Remarks. — If the result is liked, let every one go and do likewise; if not 

 liked, take the sensible course that is sure to prevent the disease. Let their 

 noses alone, and give them a large pasture, a woody one if possible. (See U 

 in Reports below). 



5. Hog Cholera— Its General Symptoms and Treatment, 

 by Prof. Cressey. — The following was given through the Scientific Amer' 

 ican. The symptoms are given very full, and the treatment is a common-sense 

 plan, and will undoubtedly be found very satisfactory, if taken before the 

 diarrhoea sets in. The larger amount given, of course, will be understood for a 

 large hog, and the smaller amount for a small one. He says: 



" Hog Cholera is known as ' Blue Disease,' ' Red Soldier,' ' Distemper in 

 Pigs.' etc. This is undoubtedly a blood disease, and belongs to the anthrax 

 malignant type of fevers. 



Symptoms — Firat Stage. — "The disease sets in and usually secures a firm 

 hold upon the animal before its presence is suspected. The one aiTected wiL 

 isolate himself from the rest and burrow in the litter, often remaining thus till 

 death, though sometimes they will run about as if wild, grunting and squeal- 

 ing as if in great pain. Dullness, drooping head and ears, and loss of appetite 

 are the symptoms observed, if at all, in the first stage. Now is the time to 

 remove him from the herd. 



Second Stage. — " In what may be called the Second Stage, the abdominal 

 pains are indicated by lying on the belly, with fore-feet outstretched, and, 

 when caused to move, uttering shrieks. The skin takes on a purple color, 

 particularly upon the back and ears, along the abdomen and inside the thighs. 

 The pulse is rapid, but feeble. 



Third Ste^re.— "Diarrhoea sets in and becomes profuse in the Third Stage. 

 The dejections are black and offensive. The pulse weakens and finally 

 becomes imperceptible. Breathing is difiicult and spasmodic, owing to the 

 condition of the lungs, and an irritating cough comes on. General weakness 

 is now apparent; the animal can scarcely stand, his legs get entangled like a 

 tipsy man's, and complete paralysis soon results. Eruptions on the skin may 

 have followed the first discoloration, which now are succeeded by sloughing 



