. The diseases of poultry. DISICASKS OF POUI/rKV. 215 species of cage birds may contract human tul)erculosis and distribute it in the same manner. On the other hand, as poultry and pigeons do not readily contract tul)erculosis from persons, it seems probable that mankind is in no great danger of be- coming infected from these birds. It is well to use reasonable precau- tions, however, when the disease is detected in the poultry-yard or pigeon-cote, as there are some cases recorded where it is believed that flocks of poul- try have been in- fected by eating the sjiutum of hu- man consumptives.
. The diseases of poultry. DISICASKS OF POUI/rKV. 215 species of cage birds may contract human tul)erculosis and distribute it in the same manner. On the other hand, as poultry and pigeons do not readily contract tul)erculosis from persons, it seems probable that mankind is in no great danger of be- coming infected from these birds. It is well to use reasonable precau- tions, however, when the disease is detected in the poultry-yard or pigeon-cote, as there are some cases recorded where it is believed that flocks of poul- try have been in- fected by eating the sjiutum of hu- man consumptives. When a bird is found to ])ediseased Vig. o5.—Tuberculosis of the foot (parrot). it should , of COUrSC, be safely disposed of at once; but there is no reason for the alarm and panic which have been exhil^ited by some owners of flocks supposed to be affected. Di.\GNOSiS.— As there are a number of different conditions found in birds which simulate tuberculosis, it is well, when the disease is suspected, to have its identity confirmed by an expert. A microscopical examination showing the presence of the Bbacilhis tiibcrriilosis \^ i\\Q most reliable and satisfactory evi- dence. According to Nocard, the tuberculin test may be used as with cattle or other animals. The dose. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Salmon, D. E. Washington, D. C. , G. E. Howard & co.
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