DISEASES OF THE OX AND SHEEP. 



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leeches have been known to gain access to the nasal chamber, 

 when the horse is engaged in drinking stagnant water. These 

 creatures bring on a great deal of bleeding. They may be 

 removed by the process of sneezing, or by the injection of a 

 solution of salt. 



LARYNGITIS. 



Laryngitisy or sore throat, or inflammation of the larynx, 

 may come on after, or accompany, catarrh or bronchitis, or 

 be a primary affection. The pulse is hard, the throat is swollen, 

 and the muzzle protruded. If the throat be pressed, great pain 



Figure 48. 

 The above picture represents the appearance presented by a beast suffering 

 from Laryngitis, or sore throat. (After Arni'itage.) 



is caused, and a dry, hard cough may be produced in that way, 

 or, indeed, occur occasionally as a result of the disease itself. 

 From the mouth there is a profuse discharge of saliva, and 

 pain and difiBculty are experienced when the animal swallows. 

 The animal breathes with difiBculty and loses strength rapidly, and 

 in fatal cases death results from spasm of the larynx, extension of 

 inflammation, or other causes. The veterinary surgeon in atten- 

 dance will decide if tracheotomy should be performed, and if so 

 will proceed to carry it out. The throat should be fomented, 

 i'ud the animal should be made to inhale steam to which some 

 antiseptic has been added. Nutrient or other medicated enemas 



