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the bird died. Upon autopsy it was found that 

 acute inflammation had extended the entire length 

 of the rectum. See Plate I for this portion of the 

 anatomy. The latter condition would be called a 

 proctitis. 



Treatment. — In these cases apply a solution of 

 sulphocarbolates compound, five per cent carbol- 

 ized vaseline, or a solution of five per cent carbolic 

 acid in warm water. The solutions may be in- 

 jected with a syringe and the ointment applied 

 with the finger. 



