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rently mild in character often show a most severe type of inflamma- 

 tion and ulceration of the bowel. 



The Spleen. — The next organ to be examined is the spleen, or 

 milt. This organ is located in close relation to the posterior 



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Fig. 47. — Inner coat of large bowel in hog-cholera, showing congestion and 

 ulcer formation (H. K. Mulford Co.). 



wall of the stomach, and in the hog is normally about 6 inches 

 long, 1 to 2 inches wide, and ^ inch thick. It is of a bright 

 scarlet color in health and rather flabby to the touch. The 

 spleen is a peculiar organ, the functions of which are rather indefi- 



