. The farmer's veterinarian : a practical treatise on the diseases of farm stock . Veterinary medicine. MAKING A POST MORTEM EXAMINATION 63 hours have passed. Soon after the death stiffening has occurred the tissues soften and decomposition rapidly follows. FIRST THINGS TO DO In making a post-mortem examination, in case the animal has not been moved, the position of the. RICKETS IN PIGS Rickets in pigs is due, as in man and other animals, to an Improper development of the bone, the result of insuflacient mineral matter in the food. The bones are weak and bend or break. It frequently appears af


. The farmer's veterinarian : a practical treatise on the diseases of farm stock . Veterinary medicine. MAKING A POST MORTEM EXAMINATION 63 hours have passed. Soon after the death stiffening has occurred the tissues soften and decomposition rapidly follows. FIRST THINGS TO DO In making a post-mortem examination, in case the animal has not been moved, the position of the. RICKETS IN PIGS Rickets in pigs is due, as in man and other animals, to an Improper development of the bone, the result of insuflacient mineral matter in the food. The bones are weak and bend or break. It frequently appears after the pigs are weaned. An abundant supply of wood ashes, charcoal, lime and salt is always good for hogs. body is to be observed. Look all about you. Is there any evidence of a struggle? Does either the body or the ground appear as if spasms have taken place? It may be a case of poisoning. If such be true, the outward appearance may be further sub- stantiated by the internal condition. If inflamma- tion and irritation of the stomach and bowels are observed, this evidence helps to confirm the first 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 Burkett, Charles William, 1873-. New York : Orange Judd


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