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to be differentiated from the morbid condition resulting from various 
animal parasites, anemia caused by some previously existing disease 
such as chronic pneumonia, or poor nutrition. 
The symptoms caused by parasites frequently resemble quite 
closely those of takosis. In takosis symptoms of pneumonia will 
frequently be noted, especially the labored breathing or rapid respira- 
tion. The luster of the fleece is less affected in takosis, while diarrhea 
is more frequently noted. Continuous coughing and snuffling, while 
diagnostic of the presence of lung worms, are not characteristic of 
takosis. 
Hutcheon writes concerning the contagious pneumonia of goats as 
follows: 
“Tt was a specific infectious form of pleuro-pneumonia, affecting 
goats only. Cattle and sheep remaining free from infection although 
constantly exposed to it. The disease was introduced into Cape 
Colony by a shipload of angora goats from Asia Minor, where the 
disease is represented as being indigenous.” 
Prevention. The study of this disease by Mohler and Washburn 
brought out very clearly certain preventive measures that should be 
carefully noted. 
The most destructive outbreaks have occurred among goats 
that had recently been shipped from a Southern locality to a Northern 
latitude. Sudden climatic changes should be avoided. Hobson 
states that the natives of Asia Minor assert that the goat cannot 
be transported from one village to another of higher altitude without 
suffering some deterioration. 
-Angora goats should be provided with stables that are per- 
fectly dry. These should be accessible to them at all times, as rains 
are very injurious to them. So averse are they to wetting that they 
will seldom be caught out in a shower if shelter is within reach. 
Careful feeding. 
When the disease appears, remove all well animals from the sick 
ones. 
Immunity seems to have been established by the injection sub- 
cutaneously of sterilized cultures of the specific organism. The 
method, however, is still in the experimental stage. 
REFERENCES 
1. Hossox. Angora goat farming. Agricultural Journal, Cape Colony, Vol. VIII 
(1894), p. 81. — 
2. Ho.zenporrr. Lungen-Brustfellentziindung bei Ziegen. Archiv fiir Thierheilk. 
Bd. XXII (1896), p. 345. 
