. The diseases and disorders of the ox, with some account of the diseases of the sheep. DISEASES OF THE OX AND SHEEP. 409 hissing, or crepitant sounds, it is probable that inflammatory or dropsical fluid is in the bronchial tubes or the pulmonary vesicles. If there be rubbing sounds, there is probably inflam- mation in, without exudation between, the opposite pleuree, and, mutatis mutandis, the same rules liold in regard to the opposite layers of the pericardium. In cases of pleurisy and pleuro- pneumonia^ if the intercostal spaces are pressed, flinching and other signs of pain are manifested.
. The diseases and disorders of the ox, with some account of the diseases of the sheep. DISEASES OF THE OX AND SHEEP. 409 hissing, or crepitant sounds, it is probable that inflammatory or dropsical fluid is in the bronchial tubes or the pulmonary vesicles. If there be rubbing sounds, there is probably inflam- mation in, without exudation between, the opposite pleuree, and, mutatis mutandis, the same rules liold in regard to the opposite layers of the pericardium. In cases of pleurisy and pleuro- pneumonia^ if the intercostal spaces are pressed, flinching and other signs of pain are manifested. CATAERH. Catarrh, or cold, or flux from the nostrils, is by many persons often looked upon as merely acnjd ; but it should, never-. FlGUEE 46. Method of steaming the Nostrils in a case of simple Catarrh. theless, be very carefully looked after. It is due to congestion or to inflammation of the Schneiderian membrane, the lining membrane of the nose, that of the nasal sinuses, and of the pharynx and larynx being also in a certain measure involved. The disorder is most frequent in spring, when east winds prevail, and when animals are often exposed to extremes of wet and cold, after having been kept under shelter. It may arise from damp- ness or draughts, and is especially liable to attack oxen which are debilitated by reason of previous disease. It is usually ushered in by rigors, by passage of mucus from the nostrils,. 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 Gresswell, George; Gresswell, Albert. London, Allen
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