2SG Report on the Health of Animals of the Farm. 
limbs, there is no apparent change in the general condition of 
the animal. 
7th. — The head-symptoms are less severe ; there is no dis- 
position on the part of the animal, however, to leave its bed, 
even though moderate force is applied. The muscular twitch- 
ings are more marked and frequent, and rigors are provoked by 
the slightest exposure. The axillae are intensely red. 
^th. — Excepting that a few fresh haemorrhagic spots have been 
developed in different parts of the skin, the symptoms are much 
the same as yesterday. 
9<A. — This morning the evacuations are involuntary ; the 
stools are watery and very offensive. The abdomen is " tucked 
up," the back is arched, and the extremities are directed towards 
each other, as if to relax the abdominal muscles. The animal is 
extremely emaciated, and almost reduced to a skeleton. 
IQth. — The stools are deeply stained with blood ; several 
small coagula, as well as some greyish-white masses of typhoid 
exudation, have been discharged during the day. The ears are 
uniformly purple, and very cold ; they are covered with a thick 
layer of desquamating cuticle and dried exudation matter. 
llth. — The abdomen is tumid, and very tender ; otherwise 
the symptoms are much the same as yesterday. 
12th. — More large blood-blotches have appeared on the sides. 
The ears are quite livid, and, around the border, exhibit a 
gangrenous condition. The abdominal pain is less shown on 
the application of pressure ; but the general health is worse. The 
breathing is distinctly accelerated, and the emaciation continues 
to increase. 
13^/i.— Gangrene of the ears is extending rapidly. The 
animal presents a pitiable aspect. The breathing is quick, and 
the bronchial sound harsh. There is likewise an occasional 
cough. 
14^^. — A large portion of both ears is circumscribed by a lino 
of intense redness, and the sloughing process has fairly com- 
menced. Food is taken sparingly ; but there is no decided 
change in the general condition of the animal. 
Ibth. — From this time to July 31st very slight progress to- 
wards recovery was made. Although now far advanced, the 
sloughing process in regard to the ears is not completed. The 
animal was destroyed. 
Experiment III. — In order to place beyond all doubt that the 
<]isease in the pig last experimented on depended entirely on the 
inoculation with the virus, and was not the result of ordinary 
contagion, Mr. Axe had recourse to another experiment. To in- 
sure complete isolation from all known sources of infection, he 
availed himself of the services of Messrs. Priestman and R^iy- 
