42 DISEASES OF SWINE 



Sometimes, it is the local ulceration and the general 

 diseased condition that causes death. 



Simple sore throat is not a serious affection, and 

 lasts but a short time. The symptoms may be so 

 mild as to escape observation. However, if the 

 conditions are favorable, it may recur and assume 

 a severe form or become chronic. 



Treatment. — The preventive measures for sore 

 throat are the same as recommended for cold in the 

 head. It is very important, when the disease is 

 caused by germ infection, to clean and disinfect the 

 hog houses and pens. The sick animals should be 

 separated from the well, in order to prevent the' 

 disease from spreading. The character of the food 

 supply should also be considered, and, if faulty, 

 corrected. 



It is best to feed the sick animals a sloppy diet 

 in order to avoid irritating the throat, and it should 

 be fed warm during the cold weather. Mild lini- 

 ments can be rubbed on the throat daily. After 

 the acute part of the inflammation has passed, blis- 

 ters may be used instead. Powdered cantharides 

 (one part), and vaseline (eight parts) make a very 

 effective blistering ointment, especially in such 

 cases as show a tendency to become chronic. 



The internal treatment consists in swabbing the 

 throat with an antiseptic wash, and giving the 

 animal an electuria to help relieve the irritated 

 membranes. An electuary made of syrup (three 

 ounces) and tincture of aconite (two drams) can 

 be given in teaspoonful or tablespoonful doses three 

 times a day. 



