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2dth. — The temperature of the skin is increased, and a 
general redness is visible over the belly and on the inside of the 
arms and thighs, and behind the ears. 
30th. — A few round raised spots of a red colour are visible 
on the breast and throat. Dulness is much increased, and a 
great desire for warmth is manifested. A watery discharge issues 
from the eyes, and dirt accumulates around them in black, scaly 
masses. 
3fai/ 1st. — The discharge from the eyes is thick and puriform, 
and a watery defluxion issues from the nostrils ; the eruptive 
spots are still visible, but the general redness of the skin has 
subsided, and its heat is less intense. 
2w«?.— Signs of emaciation are present, and the animal's move- 
ments are feeble. The spots on the skin are subsiding and can 
now be only felt ; the redness has disappeared. The general 
symptoms of illness are less marked, but the thirst is intense, 
and slight tremors are present. 
3rd. — Much the same as yesterday. 
4:th. — The bowels are constipated, and the faeces streaked 
with blood and thick tenacious mucus. The lining membrane 
of the rectum is of a scarlet hue. More food is taken, and the 
thirst is less severe. 
6th. — Skin still very hot, and animal refuses food ; the thirst 
is increased ; the movements are unsteady, and rigors are excited 
by the least exposure. 
Qth. — A diffused redness is visible over the belly, which 
is most intense towards the centre ; the inner side of the 
arms and thighs are also red, but less so than the surface of 
the abdomen. Great prostration is now apparent, and rapid 
emaciation is taking place. All the other symptoms are aggra- 
vated. 
7th. — A fresh crop of eruptive spots has appeared, but the 
animal appears somewhat more cheerful, though he obstinately 
refuses food, and drinks largely. The stools are soft, and of a 
yellowish-brown colour. 
Sth. — The face is pinched and the expression very anxious, 
but the eyes are bright : the lids charged with puriform matter. 
The eruption is more extensive and decided. Great irritation is 
manifested by the animal repeatedly scratching the abdomen. 
The bowels are very loose, and the stools decidedly more yellow 
in colour. 
9th. — Diarrhoea exists. The stools of a dirty yellow colour 
and watery. Prostration increasing. Food altogether refused ; 
thirst still great. 
10th. — The epidermis is desquamating from the site of the 
first eruption, and slight moisture is observable on the surface 
