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enlargement at the umbilicus, which, if manipulated, 
causes great pain; eyes dull and injected, mouth hot 
and dry; pulse small, quick, and almost imperceptible. 
At first there may be constipation, diarrhcea usually 
supervening ; urine scanty; visible mucous membranes 
present a yellowish appearance; swellings, containing a 
gelatinous, yellow fluid, are sometimes seen on various 
portions of the body. Colic or peritonitis sometimes 
occurs, and, in the majority of cases, death rapidly 
follows. 
Sometimes a large swelling takes place at the 
umbilical ring, due to accumulation of pus in the canal, 
and which might be mistaken for hernia. 
It is now recognized by the most eminent authori- 
ties, that a great number of diseases of Foals, Calves, 
and Lambs take their origin in inflammation of the 
umbilical cord. Some of these are: arthritis (pyemic, 
and septicemic inflammation of joints, — joint-ill), 
iritis, choroiditis, diarrhoea, adenitis, abscesses of 
muscle, etc. 
Treatment.—Prophylactic. Absolute cleanliness, 
protection of the young from septic infection, dressing 
of the cord immediately after birth with antiseptics. 
Curative.—Chiefly antiseptic. Local antiseptics 
combined with astringents. When general infection is 
probable, or has already taken place, internal antiseptics 
should be administered. 
The most serious complication, Franck notes, is 
inflammation of the umbilical artery, which is more 
frequent in the Foal than in the Calf. General infec- 
tion or pyzmia rapidly follows umbilical arteritis. 
