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ance indicates inflammation and hard lumps or 

 tubercles indicate tuberculosis. These tubercles, 

 when cut open, show pus and a cheeselike material, 

 yellow in color — a true indication of the disease. 



Other Observations. — You should feel the heart 

 to know if it is natural or not, or to see if any of 

 the valves are broken, or if some inflammation has 

 been back of the trouble. The sides of the open 

 cavity should be observed before leaving. Is it 

 spotted, speckled? Are pink spots seen about the 

 ribs? This is an indication of hog- cholera, and in 

 itself may lead to a correct interpretation of the 

 disease. 



