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trembled, but did not attempt to lie down. These symptoms 
gradually grew worse, until 8:30 P. M., when he died. 
Autopsy. —Body tympanitic ; abdominal cavity contained a 
quantity of serous fluid ; mesenteric blood vessels filled. Small 
ntestines were, in places, almost black in color ; the serous 
nembrane showed numerous hemorrhagic spots. The serous 
nembrane of the colon, in region of large blood vessels, 
showed exudation and extravasation of blood and serum. 
The mucous membrane was easily torn, and almost black in 
color, with an exudate of lymph in sub-mucous coat. Thorax 
tnd pericardial sac each contained considerable quantity of 
;erum, but seemed otherwise normal. Aorta: The intima 
vas of an even red rose color, and on opening the anterior 
nesenteric artery several warty excresences were found, 
oosely adherent to the intima. The walls were much thick¬ 
ened, and when cut open a large clot was exposed, and en- 
;angled in the clot were several nematoids. The intima of 
he artery above the clot was of an even red color, while im. 
nediately below the clot the membrane was seemingly nor- 
nal in color. 
5. History. —Black gelding, sixteen years ; ten hundred and 
ifty pounds. For past two or three years, after having done 
extra work, he would leave his feed, and in course of a week 
)r ten days would again be of service. This A. M. showed 
ymptoms of abdominal trouble, with acute pain, hurried 
'espiration and quick pulse. He did not get any ease during 
lis sickness, and at times was almost uncontrollable. The 
luration of sickness was twenty-four hours. 
Post-mortem —twelve hours after death. Bloated ; dark- 
colored serum escapes from abdomen when opened. Mesen- 
:ery dark ; both the small and large intestines were dark in 
color and the mucous membrane of the same was very soft 
md dark. The contents of intestines very pungent. Kidney 
vas soft; liver dry and hard ; thorax contained quantity of 
lark fluid ; muscles of heart soft and easil)" torn. Intima of pos- 
erior aorta deep rose color. No evidence of strongylus 
irmatus found. 
6. History. —Black gelding, twelve years ; eleven hundred 
