. The veterinary science [microform] : the anatomy, diseases and treatment of domestic animals also containing a full description of medicines and receipts. Cattle; Horses; Veterinary medicine; Bovins; Chevaux; Médecine vétérinaire. 140 DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE. \M 'â !: il:. , Symptoms.âFour or five days afjter" the germs have entered the system the animal will be noticed to tremble; his temperature will run up as hig-h as 105 degrees or more, and he will run freely at the nose, the discharge being similar to that of chronic glanders, only it is sometimes streaked with bloo
. The veterinary science [microform] : the anatomy, diseases and treatment of domestic animals also containing a full description of medicines and receipts. Cattle; Horses; Veterinary medicine; Bovins; Chevaux; Médecine vétérinaire. 140 DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE. \M 'â !: il:. , Symptoms.âFour or five days afjter" the germs have entered the system the animal will be noticed to tremble; his temperature will run up as hig-h as 105 degrees or more, and he will run freely at the nose, the discharge being similar to that of chronic glanders, only it is sometimes streaked with blood. The lungs become affected and inflamed, which frequently causes death. All the other symptoms are the same as in the chronic form. Treatment and precautions are the same as in chronic glanders. ⢠II.âFEVERS OF THE HORSE. They are four in number, as follows: Influenza, purpura hemorrhagica (or what is commonly called button farcy), strangles or distemper, epizootic cellulitis or pink eye. INFLUENZA. This disease received its name when, at one time, it was thought it was influenced by the stars. It is vOry common among the horses in America, and is a disease that is liable to affect anv organ of the body. Causes.â^It is caused from germs floating in the air ; this is how it spreads so quickly from one horse to another. It is more common in the spring and fall, when the horses are shedding their coats, than at any other time of the year. In 1874 and 187s this disease broke out in the form of a regular epizootic, and spread all over the country and caused a great deal of trouble. Horses that are kept in badly-ventilated stables, especially those that are underground, are more likely to catch this disease. Symptoms.âThe first symptoms are a dull, languid appear- ance; sweats freely on the slightest exertion; the coat starry and dirty looking; the mouth hot and dry, and there is a slight cough. After these well-marked symptoms set in, by pressing on his throat it see
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