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is fever or not, the diseased glands will produce a diseased se- 
cretion. In the generality of cases of this disease, however, I 
have already stated, there are scarcely any febrile symptoms 
present, and, consequently, there is little alteration in the state 
of the milk ; and I am very sceptical regarding the fatal or even 
prejudicial effects which have been attributed by many to this 
secretion. 
Two dogs were fed entirely for some days on the milk furnished 
by animals affected with the disease. They continued in perfect 
health, and seemed to get fat. Cows do not give so much milk 
while they are ill, but that seems to be owing to their not being 
able to take food. As to the beef, it appears quite sound, and, 
except the blistered parts about the mouth, there will be no other 
marked appearances observed. As none of the animals under my 
charge affected with the disease have died, I am not able to say 
any thing regarding the effects of the disease from post-mortem 
examinations. 
I rather think that the disease will be found in general so 
mild, that few will have an opportunity of examining the ani- 
mals after death, if properly treated ; and, if not so treat- 
ed, perhaps, what is observed may be either the effects of mis- 
management, or arising from other disease previously lurking in 
the system. 
Note . — A disease has also appeared among horses of a more dangerous 
character, commencing with catarrh, but generally affecting the heart, and 
attended with considerable fever, requiring commonly bleeding in the first 
place, blistering the throat, very mild laxatives, and sedatives, until the pulse 
is reduced ; after which tonics, and sometimes wine or other cordials. 
ON THE PRESENT EPIDEMIC AMONG CATTLE. 
Bp Messrs. J. and G. Hawthorn, Kettering . 
We received your circular containing queries respecting the 
epidemic among cattle ; but, owing to press of business, we could 
not answer it immediately, and are compelled now to be brief 
for such a subject ; but a deep sense of the duty which we owe to 
the profession and to The Veterinarian induces us to contri- 
bute our mite. Perhaps it will be best to answer your ques- 
tions in the order in which they stand. 
1. — We are situated in the midland part of England. The. 
