ON CROUP IN YOUNG CATTLK. 
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and yielding to the slightest touch—the head and the tail extended 
in a horizontal direction—the croupal rale slightly heard. On 
applying the ear to the front of the chest, a mucous murmur could 
be distinguished, while, on exploring the posterior part of the 
chest, a wheezing respiration could be heard, although not very 
distinct. The artery was distended, and the pulse small, wiry, and 
rapid. 2^ kilogrammes, or about 5^ lbs. of blood were sub¬ 
tracted—emollient fumigations and injections were ordered and a 
little gruel only was allowed. This appeared to afford some slight 
relief. 
5 P.M. — Suffocation threatens every moment—the croupal 
rale is now distinct enough, very much resembling the sound of a 
reed-pipe—the flanks are agitated—the respiration difficult—the 
mouth and horns hot—the ears cold—the sides of the chest tender 
—the eyes of the colour of fire—the vessels of the conjunctiva 
injected—the arteries again distended, and the bowels costive. 
Two kilogrammes, or about 4^ lbs. of blood were withdrawn—the 
animal was no longer able to support the fumigation—it drank 
with difficulty, or, at least, experienced a great deal of uneasiness 
after swallowing any fluid. A decided good effect was produced 
by the bleeding, and, some hours afterwards, the croupal rale di¬ 
minished, and the night was calm, without any of those fits of 
threatened suffocation. 
30/A, A.M. —We found in the manger a croupal false membrane 
inches in length, and nearly an inch in circumference. The 
beast was tranquil during the rest of the day, but, towards night, 
and without the slightest warning, the inflammatory symptoms re¬ 
turned, accompanied again by threatened suffocation. She was 
bled afresh, and the blood was suffered to flow until the animal 
staggered. Some groans began then to mingle with the breathing, 
and the beast lay down, but kept that position only a short time. 
The night passed in alternate calmness and fits of agitation. 
315^.—The inflammatory stage seemed to be approaching its 
termination. The cough remained, but the croupal rale diminished 
—the respiratory sound in the lungs became more sonorous. Two 
setons were inserted in the chest; gruel with nitre was given, and 
injections with the hydro-chlorate of soda. 
April 1.9^.—There is very considerable weakness—the respira¬ 
tion is difficult and stertorous. Very little irritation is produced 
by the setons, therefore turpentine frictions are practised on the 
sides of the chest. Emollient fumigations are now borne. The 
bowels are opened. 
2^/.—Respiration is yet laborious, nevertheless the animal takes 
some food, and drinks water when offered to him. The bowels 
continue satisfactorily relaxed. 
