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on the affected parts, which give forth a foul odor. 

 These patches grow rapidly in size, often filling the 

 mouth and throat so as to cause suffocation. 



There is only one remedy to suggest for this dis- 

 ease, and that is the hatchet, as birds thus infected 

 will never be fit for breeders, nor will the hens ever 

 amount to much as layers. 



Diphtheritic roup may be detected by its very 

 offensive odor. It is claimed that this form of 

 roup may be transmitted to the party handling such 

 birds. This is another reason why all birds thus 

 affected should be killed and not treated. 



