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noticeable swelling. Swellings of this kind are not characteristic 

 of hemorrhagic septicemia, and when present are small. Blood 

 taken from a blackleg swelling is dark and frothy, and has a 

 peculiar odor. This does not apply to hemorrhagic septicemia. 



Fig. 63. — Hemorrhagic Septicemia. (M. S. R.) 

 Hemorrhages (dark spots) on peritoneal surface of intestine. 



Blackleg carcasses bloat rapidly ; the others do not. The stu- 

 dents should compare hemorrhagic symptoms with anthrax also, 

 and note the characteristic differences. 



