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slowly, but easily. In other cases, instead of vesicles, there are 
white spots, of very small size, and arranged in groups, which seem 
to be caused by the tumefaction of the follicles due to the exag¬ 
gerated proliferation of the cells (Maresch). Rodloff considers 
this species of tubercle to be the most serious form of the dis¬ 
ease. Sometimes the ulcerations are deeper, with a diphtheritic 
exudate, with infiltrated edges, paler, and of bad appearance 
(Roell). The cicatrization is very slow, and leaves after it thick, 
eordiform, starry cicatrices. Analogous losses of substance are 
also observed on the mucous membrane of the uterus. All these 
ulcerations secrete a liquid, more or less ichorous, which keeps up 
the vaginal discharge, which is ordinarily very abundant and of 
an ugly aspect. If it continues but a short time, it adheres to 
the edges of the organs and forms yellow, brown or reddish crusts. 
The tail and the hind legs become smeared and foul, and are at 
times even excoriated by the irritation it produces. When the 
disease is of some standing, the secretion is no longer thrown out 
regularly, but collects in the vagina and uterus until it is expelled 
by violent efforts at the time of micturition. 
As has been already said, the disease in mares often remains 
local. In these instances the general condition is not ordinarily 
altered, though in rare cases there is a certain uneasiness, a con¬ 
tinual agitation of the tail, and frequent attempts to urinate, etc. 
The appetite remains good, and the respiration and circulation 
continue normal. Hertwig and Lafosse have, however, observed 
abortions in the first month of gestation. 
In mares of good constitution, the disease often remains sta¬ 
tionary in the condition described, and there are no general symp¬ 
toms. Complications, and especially those of paralysis, are rare 
in lymphatic and plethoric habits, while they are common in well- 
bred and nervous animals. While in the former the disease sub¬ 
sides in a few weeks—seldom lasting more than three or four 
months—in the latter it may continue as long as from six to eight 
months, and is commonly fatal. In stallions it may continue for 
years, but its duration is never so protracted in mares. 
In cases where the disease has become complicated and the 
general symptoms have appeared, the vulva may assume a larda- 
