INFLUENZA 



Influenza, "Epizootic," or Grippe is a contagious, catarrhal disease dis- 

 tinct from Roup, although it often appears with Roup. Its common form 

 is like a Roupy cold and has the Roupy smell, with or without Diarrhoea. 

 It may well be classed as Roup for all practical purposes, as the cause, 

 symptoms, and treatment are the same. 



SWELLED HEAD 



Swelled Head is generally an after-effect of Roup and its kindred 

 diseases; but fowls may be found with hot and swollen heads without 

 having had any severe case of Roup or Cold. 



SYMPTOMS Swelling of head with more or less closing of eyes, 

 etc. 



TREATMENT Same as for Roup. Sometimes it may be necessary 

 to lance in order to remove the pus, while hot applications of one meas- 

 ureful of Roup Remedy to one quart of water will help to clear away 

 the pus. 



In any case of Roup and the diseases that may be classed with it, 

 there is a liability of the fowl dying from starvation when the disease 

 advances to a point where it is difficult for the bird to swallqw. A good, 

 strong beef broth will often tempt an affected fowl, but, if not, make it 

 take several teaspopnfuls three times a day, and it will be found so 

 strengthening that it will often save a valuable bird when other food 

 entirely fails. 



BRONCHITIS 



Bronchitis is caused by a cold, by sudden changes in temperature, by 

 damp quarters, etc., and is often mistaken for Roup. It is also frequently 

 caused by breathing particles of dust, lime, or other foreign substance. 

 Unlike Roup, Bronchitis is an inflammation of the membranes of the 

 bronchial tubes, instead of the nostril and head passages. Filthy quarters 

 and the breathing of foul air should be especially avoided in such cases. 



SYMPTOMS Loss of appetite, and quick breathing and coughing. 

 A peculiar whistling sound may accompany the breathing, which changes 

 to a decided rattling in later stages. Bronchitis should not be confounded 

 with Roup, which is indicated by running at the eyes, nose, etc. The 

 two diseases require entirely distinct remedies and treatment. 



TREATMENT Give CONKEY'S BRONCHITIS REMEDY ac- 

 cording to directions and as early as possible. 



CONGESTION OF THE LUNGS 



This is caused by the sudden chilling of the surface of the fowls' 

 bodies and is due to exposure of various kinds. It is more frequently 

 found in brooder chicks and fowls in run-down condition, when their 

 strength is not up to standard and their bodies are not in condition to 

 protect them from the cold. 



SYMPTOMS Stupor and lack of life, accompanied by difficult and 

 rapid breathing. The comb may turn dark and blood-tinged mucus may 

 be discharged from the mouth. The disease appears without much warn- 

 ing and may quickly cause death. 



TREATMENT Owing to the fact that this disease is so quickly 

 fatal, there is nothing that can be done to cure it. The prevention should 

 be given all your thought. See that all fowls, and especially moulting fowls, 



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