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now allows you free access for examination, and 

 an unimpaired view all about the vital organs, if 

 these are entirely exposed. 



While making this opening, observe the watery 

 fluid as it escapes. If a large quantity is present, 

 dropsy or a rupture of the bladder is indicated. If 

 the trouble is due to the latter, an odor in the urine 

 will be quickly noted. When the fluid is red in 

 color, it Indicates the presence of blood or some 



ROUND WORMS IN HOG INTESTINE 



An infestation with intestinal worms, as shown here, leads 

 to unthriftiness and a loss of flesh. These worms may be 

 expelled by giving turpentine in doses of one teaspoonful in 

 milk for three days in succession. 



inflammation of the abdomen or the bowels. A 

 large amount of watery fluid in the chest cavity is 

 an indication of some lung trouble ; this is further 

 indicated by the tiny attachments running between 

 the lungs and the chest wall. 



Stomach and Intestines. — If the stomach and in- 

 testines be abnormally red, congestion is indicated, 

 and if they be quite dark, even purple in color, you 

 may be sure that some kind of inflammation has 



