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THE STOCK OWJN'EE S ADVISER. 



three-drachm doses, should be given in the feed. Particular at- 

 tention should be paid to the food, which must be of the best 

 character. Green food is highly beneficial. 



LAEYNGITIS. 



This condition consists of an inflammation of the mucous mem- 

 brane of the lar)'nx. It is indicated by a discharge from the 

 nose, difficult breathing, and febrile disturbances. 



This is a very grave affection, sometimes killing quickly. 

 Sometimes it leaves a thickened condition of the mucous mem- 

 branes. This swells and 

 closes the glottal opening, 

 and the animal dies from 

 suffocation. 



The various conditions 

 causing laryngitis are about 

 the same as those causing 

 simple catarrh. 



Symptoms. — T h e first 

 symptoms are dullness and 

 a difficulty in swallowing. 

 When drinking, the water 

 returns through the nose. 

 The animal's nose is pro- 

 truded, the respiratory pas- 

 sages thus being brought 

 as near on a straight line 



Fig. 97 — Laryngitis. Showing protrusion 

 of the nose in an endeavor to bring 

 the air passages as nearly on a straight 

 line as possible. 



as possible. The conjunc- 

 tiva is red, and tears flow from the eyes. The nasal chambers 

 are red; a hoarse, rasping cough is present, and sweats bedew 

 the body. The legs and ears are cold, and the animal will mani- 

 fest his distress by stamping his feet. The pulse, at first hard and 

 full, becomes rapid and indistinct. The membranes assume a 

 livid hue, and the animal falls and dies. Milder cases are simply 

 modifications of the above. There may be swelling of the limbs 



