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progresses the discharge increases and a horrible odor is 
emitted. Ulcers finally form in the lungs, the breathing 
becomes labored and the horse dies. 
Chronic glanders runs a less rapid course, but presents 
the same symp'oms as acute, with the exception that the 
appetite is less affected, the discharge from the nose is less 
copious and a great deal less offensive. 
Farcy is distinguished by a swelling of the legs either 
one or all four of them. Nodules break out which dis- 
charge an unhealthy pus, these generally cure up in a few 
days leaving a bare spot to tell the tale. The swelling of 
the legs does not yield to treatment. Farcy always re- 
sults in glanders and terminates fatally. It is contagious. 
WHAT TO DO. 
Kill and burn the animal affected with either of these, 
quarantine all others which have been exposed, for at least 
sixty days, disinfect barn and clean up harness, halters, 
tie ropes, etc. 
