308 



INFECTIOUS DISEASES 



a few days, or the disease may last two or three weeks. Animals 

 that recover from tetanus may show symptoms of the disease 

 for several weeks. The death-rate is highest in hot climates and 

 during the summer months. 



If the aiiiiiinl can ont. it i=; not advisable to feed a heavy 



Fig. 112. — A subacute oaoc oi icutnua. 



ration of roughage or grain. A very light diet of soft food, such 

 as chops and bran-mash, prevents constipation and encourages 

 recovery. Drugs that have a relaxing effect on the muscles may 



be given. 



Tetanus antitoxin may be given in large doses. 



QUESTIONS 



1. What is septicaemia and pyiFinia? 



2. Wliat is liifmorrhagic septicaemia? Give metliods of spreading and con- 



trolling this disease. 



3. Give the cause of anthrax and symptoms. 



4. What control measures are recommended in anthrax? 



5. What is ulcerative sore mouth? Give the treatment. 



6. Describe the symptoms occurring in rabies, and state the control measures 



recommended. 



7. Name the species of animals affected by foot-and-mouth disease, and the 



countries where the disease is prevalent. 



8. Give the methods of distribution and control of foot-and-mouth disease. 



9. What is the specific cause and method of infection in tetanus? Give the 



treatment. 



