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ACUTE GLANDERS IN THE HORSE. 
By Mr. W. Ernes, Dock Head , Bermondsey. 
An aged black gelding, in good condition, of the cart-horse 
breed, was bought of a dealer in the beginning of October. The 
near hind leg was much enlarged at the time of purchase, and it 
was thought that this might be considered a predisposition to 
farcy. There was not the slightest symptom of glanders at the 
time. 
On the 16th of the same month I was sent for, as the horse 
did not feed well. After a careful examination, I could not find 
much amiss, though the horse was dull, unthrifty, and off his 
appetite. Laxatives and rest were prescribed ; and, after a few 
days, the horse was put to his work again. 
On the 3d of November the horse-keeper informed me that 
there was a discharge from the nose, and he thought the animal 
had a cold. I found the horse in better condition than when I 
saw him last. His pulse was regular, though weak — respiration 
was normal, and slight. The discharge from the left nostril was 
of a very suspicious character. Pimples were seen on the mucous 
membrane, towards the inner canthus, and on the septum nasi. 
They were about the size of a pin’s head, and of a yellow red 
colour; but no ulcerations were perceived. The submaxillary 
lymphatic gland on the left side was also slightly enlarged and 
hard. I condemned the horse as glandered, and ordered him to 
be separated from the others. 
In the course of the day an unsuccessful attempt was made to 
return him to the dealer. This occasioned an exercise of about 
seven miles. Shortly after his return to the stable, he was found 
to move with difficulty ; his hind legs were swelled, the near or 
left one in particular. The swelling had extended to the sheath 
and posterior part of the abdomen. 
On the 4th the swellings greatly increased — the pulse was 
weaker — the respiration normal — the faeces natural — urine in 
small quantity — the discharge from the nose stopped — the sub- 
maxillary gland and mucous membrane the same as on the pre- 
vious day. The owner now conceived some hope, which I could 
not entertain ; but, to satisfy him, fomentations were applied to 
the swelled parts, and mild diuretics and tonics were administered 
internally. 
5th . — The swellings are increased and extended towards the 
chest. The other symptoms are aggravated. There is no discharge 
at the nose. 
