
106 STORRS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION. 
Cow No. 1343. This cow produced a calf in September or 
October, 1898. She is a lighter milker than the other cows, 
has a somewhat beefy form, and shows a tendency to lay on 
fat. During the winter of 1897-8 she became quite fat and 
sleek. In March, 1808, she was noticed to have a slight cough, 
but otherwise appeared in good physical condition. She was 
dried off about the middle of June, and was placed at pasture. 
August 28, 1898, she dropped a small heifer calf. For two or 
three months after calving she became somewhat thinner in 
flesh than usual, but soon after being placed in winter quarters 
she began to gain. From November, 1808, to the present time 
(February, 1899), she has had quite a persistent cough. Other- 
wise she appears in a fair state of health, although not quite as 
fat as during the winter of 1897-8. 
Cow No. 1344. This cow calved in September or October, 
1896. She gave a fair flow of milk during the winter of 1896-7, 
and became quite fat and beefy. During the summer of 1897 
this cow became rather thin in flesh, although she had no 
cough, and appeared in good physical condition. Although 
several attempts were made to have this cow become pregnant, 
she remained “ farrow ” throughout the winter of 1897-8, and 
since that time. At the present writing (F ebruary, 1899) she 
has continued to produce milk without interruption for neariy 
two years and a half. During the present winter she has be- 
come fatter than usual, and from general appearances seems to 
be in a good state of health. 
On May 8, 1898, and again February 7, 1899, the College 
veterinarian made careful physical examinations of the animals. 
The reports which he has made as to the physical condition of 
the cows is appended to this article. 
Physical Examinations. 
On May 8, 1898, Prof. N. S. Mayo, the College veteri- 
narian, made a physical examination of the animals. The re- 
port of this examination was given in the article on the subject 
in the last report of the Station for 1898. It is reproduced here 
for comparison with the report of the examination made by the 
same veterinarian on February 7, 1899. These reports are 
as follows: 
Report of Vetertnartan, May 8, 1898.—It is a fact well recognized 
that bovine tuberculosis, unless well advanced, is one of the most diffi- 
cult diseases to diagnose upon a physical examination. 
