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hours have passed. Soon after the death stiffening 

 has occurred the tissues soften and decomposition 

 rapidly follows. 



FIRST THINGS TO DO 



In making a post-mortem examination, in case 

 the animal has not been moved, the position of the 



RICKETS IN PIGS 



Rickets in pigs is due, as in man and other animals, to an 

 improper development of the bone, the result of insufficient 

 mineral matter in the food. The bones are weak and bend 

 or break. It frequently appears after the pigs are weaned. 

 An abundant supply of wood ashes, charcoal, lime and salt is 

 always good for hogs. 



body is to be observed. Look all about you. Is 

 there any evidence of a struggle? Does either the 

 body or the ground appear as if spasms have taken 

 place? It may be a case of poisoning. If such be 

 true, the outward appearance may be further sub- 

 stantiated by the internal condition. If inflamma- 

 tion and irritation of the stomach and bowels are 

 observed, this evidence helps to confirm the first 

 observation. 



