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Symptoms. — The first symptom is an intense fever accompa- 

 nied by a chill, which is marked by great fatigue and muscular 

 weakness; temperature ranges from 103' to 107°, the appetite 

 is diminished, at times almost wanting; the patient is constipated, 

 breathing is rapid and difficult; the nostrils are much dilated, 

 and expired air is warmer than usual. There is frequently a 

 reddish or yellowish discharge (rusty discharge) from the nose. 

 The animal remains standing constantly, with the forelegs 

 spread, or it may lie down for a short time only; a cough may 

 or may not be present. 



Treatment. — Great care should be given to the diet; give any 

 food that the animal will eat, try and keep up the strength; 

 steamed oats, carrots, or green grass if possible, gruel, etc. 

 Place in a well- ventilated box stall free from drafts, and clothe 

 body and legs according to the season of the year; warm blankets 

 wrapped around the chest if the weather is not too hot will be of 

 advantage. In warm weather, if flies are troublesome, a thin 

 sheet made of gunny sacks should be placed upon the animal. 

 If the fever is very high give acetanilid, 2 to 4 drams every six 

 hours until the fever is reduced. Quinine sulphate 1 dram, gen- 

 tian root 2 drams, make a good tonic. It should be repeated 

 three times daily. 



Cold injections into the rectum will reduce the fever. 



In old, debilitated animals, alcohol in a dose of 4 to 5 ounces 

 should be given in the drinking water. Do not push the acetan- 

 ilid, as it has a tendency to weaken the heart. If the heart is 

 weak 1-dram doses of fluid ext. digitalis should be given twice 

 daily. 



INFLUENZA (PINK EYE). 



Influenza is a contagious disease. It affects first the respiratory 

 tract, but also involves the nerve centers, circulatory system, the 

 lining membranes of the intestines, and the eyes. 



Siimptoms. — The first symptoms are loss of appetite, depres- 

 sion and weakness; the temperature rises rapidly to 105" or 107" 

 in severe cases; the animals hold their heads low and have a stupid 

 look; they stagger when walking, and the visible mucous mem- 

 branes are of a yellowish tinge. 



When the digestive organs are affected colics are observed 

 quite frequently. In the beginning constipation is the rule, the 

 dung is coated with a whitish-yellow or mucous layer; later 



