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red on the inner side, the sac containing about a pint of liquid of 
a pale yellow color. The heart seemed to be about one-third 
larger than the normal size. The mitral and tricuspid valves 
were inflamed around the edges. The valves of the aorta ap¬ 
peared normal, and just above them the serous coat was streaked 
with red; in other respects appeared normal. The bile was thin 
and watery, even after standing twenty-four hours. The pan¬ 
creas and spleen appeared normal; kidneys normal; inner coat 
of bladder softened. The membranes of the brain were con¬ 
gested and adherent. The congestion may have been caused by 
the blow on the head previous to killing the animal. She was, 
however, only stunned by a light blow, and then immediately 
bled to death. The brain itself appeared paler than normal, but 
the bleeding may have caused this. The membranes of the 
spinal cord were inflamed and adherent. The cord itself ap¬ 
peared normal. 
Evidentlv the disease was one of the mucous and serous mem- 
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branes, which would account for the nervous and debilitated con¬ 
dition of the animal. The general diseased condition of the ali¬ 
mentary canal, by interfering with digestion and proper nutrition, 
would account for stunted growth and weakness in traveling. 
This pathological condition would indicate a treatment recom¬ 
mended by Dr. Harding, as follows: 
Pulverized extract belladonna.10 grs. 
Corrosive sublimate.1 to grs. 
Licorice.1 oz. 
Glycerine.q. s. 
Mix. Make a thin paste, and give a tablespoonful. The bel¬ 
ladonna and mercury may be increased according to the severity 
of the symptoms. Opium combined with belladonna might be 
advantageous at the beginning of the disease. Mild and non¬ 
irritating articles of food only should be given, such as oil cake, 
etc. A veterinarian in Garden City^ recommended the applica¬ 
tion of a blister behind the ear. This might be good, as also any 
counter-irritant application along the spine. I am especially in¬ 
debted for these conclusions and much assistance in making up 
this report, to Dr. Harding (above referred to), and Dr. Budd 
Smith, of Grenada, Col. 
