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running nostril will be found of a deeper color 

 than ordinary, while the other, or dry nostril, is 

 of a paler color, or almost white. 



The reader must bear in mind the varied 

 color of the nostril in decidinof all cases of this 

 character. Also that in colds, etc., both nostrils 

 run. 



Before the disease finishes its course, both 

 sides of the nose and head become affected — 

 the ulcers extend down the windpipe, and fasten 

 upon the lungs. The virus, secreted by and dis- 

 charged from the ulcers, is absorbed and carried 

 through the whole system, and soon puts an end 

 to the creature's miserable existence. The 

 best preventives of glanders are dry, clean, 

 well-ventilated stables, moderate exercise, green 

 food, when it can be procured, and roots in the 

 winter. 



The disease may be cured in its early stages, 

 or before ulcers are formed in the nose, or the 

 lumps under the jaw adhere to the bone, by 

 turning the animal on a dry pasture, by proper 

 attention to the bowels, and by use of alterative 



