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and when approached walked off showing a staggery gait. Temperature was 
112° F., and respiration 36. The temperature on the second day was 109° F., 
and on the third 111° F. Respiration on the third day 36. The temperature 
on the fourth day was 110° F., and the bird died during the day. 
Gross Anatomy. —The liver and spleen enlarged and congested; the 
heart is congested and presents a parboiled appearance; the kidneys are con¬ 
gested and in a state of cloudy swelling. 
Cultures of the heart blood and liver, on nutrient agar, proved positive 
for E. sanguinaria. 
Case 11. July 8. Rhode Island Red Cockerel, 5 Months Old 
Clinical Study. —The bird was taken from the pen with a subnormal 
temperature; the vitality was low, and the bird walked with a weak, staggery 
gait. During the night the temperature increased to 109° F., with a respira¬ 
tion of 36. The second day showed no change of respiration and temperature, 
and the bird died during the day. This bird had been vaccinated four days 
prior while on range. 
Gi *oss Anatomy.-—The liver is enlarged and friable; the heart is con¬ 
gested and pale; the kidneys are congested and in a state of cloudy swelling. 
Cultures from the heart blood and liver proved positive for E. sanguinaria. 
Case 12. July 8. A Buff Orpington Pullet, 5 Months Old 
Clinical Study. —This pullet had received one vaccination before being 
taken from the pen, and was given another vaccination. The temperature 
of the bird was 112° F., face anemic. The bird died during the night. 
Gross Anatomy.—The liver is enlarged and congested; the heart is 
congested and pale; the kidneys are in a state of congestion and cloudy 
swelling. 
Cultures from the heart blood and liver proved positive for E. sanguinaria. 
Case 13. July 8. A Barred Plymouth Rook Pullet, 4 Months Old 
Clinical Study. —This bird had previously been vaccinated while a mem¬ 
ber of the flock. The temperature on removal from the flock was 110.5° F., 
and respiration 26. The bird was poor in flesh, face anemic. The tempera¬ 
ture rose to 111° F. on the second day, and dropped to 110° F. on the third 
day, when the bird died. 
Gross Anatomy. —The liver and spleen are enlarged and congested; the 
heart is congested and pale; the kidneys are congested and in a state of 
cloudy swelling. 
Cultures from the heart blood and liver proved positive for E. sanguinaria. 
Case 14. July 8. Rhode Island Red Pullet, 5 Months Old 
Clinical Study. —The bird was isolated from the flock with typical symp¬ 
toms of the disease, showing a temperature of 111° F. This bird had been 
vaccinated July 4th, and was given 2 cc. more vaccine. The bird died during 
the night. 
Gross Anatomy. —The heart, spleen, liver, and kidneys showed similar 
conditions to those above. 
Cultural tests of the heart blood and liver proved positive! for E. san¬ 
guinaria. 
