Glanders ok Farcy 229 



they cannot be seen except on port-mortem- examination. Lesions 

 of the nose are most commonly accompanied by enlargement of the 

 submaxillary glands of the affected* side. On post-morten ex- 

 amination the lungs are found affected, almost without exception. 

 Small nodules are seen, which are gray to grayish-white and firm, 

 and vary in size from that of a mustard seed to that of a pea. 

 JS'o matter how the glanders germ enters the body, it is likely to 

 find its way to the lungs and form nodules, which are by far the 

 most important lesion of this disease. These nodules may run to- 

 gether and form large diseased areas, which can best be located by 

 paseing the lingers over the lungs with gentle pressure. They feel 

 much like small shot under the fingers, are grayish-white in color, 

 have a yellowish center, and are of a cheesy consistency. These 

 enlargements may reach the size of a walnut and project from the 

 lung, giving it a nodular appearance. 



Lesions of the skin consist of nodules, commonly called farcy 

 buds, which are described above. White or grayish nodules of 

 cheesy consistency and varying in size may occur in the liver and 

 spleen. The lymph glands are often affected, showing small 

 grayish or yellowish spots on the cut surface. 



DIAGNOSIS OR TESTS 



There are a number of tests for the detection of glanders, but 

 the ophthalmic or eye test is probably the most desirable, having 

 the advantage, over other tests of ease of application. This test 

 can be made bv any competent veterinarian. The results are 

 obtained in a comparatively short time, and are usually well 

 marked and definite. Temperatures need not be taken, and 

 the examiner need not remain in constant attendance. Anyone 

 familiar with the subcutaneous mallein test will readily appre- 

 ciate the simplicity of the ophthalmic test method. The procedure 

 consists in dropping two or three drops of ophthalmic mallein 

 inside the lower lid of one of the eyes. It may be put in with an 

 eye-dropper, or it can be readily applied with a cameFs-hair 

 brush. The reaction begins in fi-om five to six hours after ap- 

 plication, and may last two or three days. The best time to 

 make the examination of the eye is from the fourteenth to the 



