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away to adjoining farms, thus scattering the infection. 
Dogs, wolves, foxes, crows and other animals that feed 
upon flesh may carry the germs, often long distances. 
The bodies of hogs that have died from the disease 
should be burned or buried deep. When the outbreak 
is severe and many animals die, the carcasses are often 
disposed of in a careless manner, that is a menace to 
the health of other hogs in the neighborhood. Germs 
of hog cholera may also be carried on the shoes of 
persons visiting infected localities. 
FOWL CHOLERA 
The term fowl cholera is applied to most of the dis- 
eases of fowls that are associated with a diarrhea, espe- 
cially if a number of fowls are attacked, or if the dis- 
ease seems to be contagious. Some of these diseases 
may be induced by improper food or surroundings; 
and whenever an outbreak occurs these conditions should 
be carefully investigated. 
True fowl cholera is a contagious disease, attacking 
fowls of all kinds, though it is most common among 
chickens. It is caused by a well-known germ, that is 
probably taken into the system with the food or drink, 
and possibly with dust or dirt that is inhaled or eaten 
accidentally. 
The first symptom of the disease is a yellow color of 
the usually white part of the droppings. This is 
soon followed by severe diarrhea, the discharges being 
thin and watery, sometimes frothy, and of a yellowish 
green color. The sick chicken often craves green ma- 
