. Common diseases of farm animals. Veterinary medicine. CHAPTER XXX INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF CATTLE Actinomycosis, " Lumpy ;—This is an infectious dis- ease that is characterized by the formation of tumors and ab- scesses (Fig. 117), and the destruction of the infected tissues. The disease is common in cattle and usually affects the bones and soft parts of the head. In the United States, where the. Fig. 117.—A case of "lumpy jaw " disease is known as '' lumpy jaw," the jawbone is commonly affected. In European countries the disease frequently involves the tongue, and
. Common diseases of farm animals. Veterinary medicine. CHAPTER XXX INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF CATTLE Actinomycosis, " Lumpy ;—This is an infectious dis- ease that is characterized by the formation of tumors and ab- scesses (Fig. 117), and the destruction of the infected tissues. The disease is common in cattle and usually affects the bones and soft parts of the head. In the United States, where the. Fig. 117.—A case of "lumpy jaw " disease is known as '' lumpy jaw," the jawbone is commonly affected. In European countries the disease frequently involves the tongue, and the term " wooden tongue " is applied to it. The disease may affect regions of the body other than the head. Actinomycosis of the lungs sometim^es occurs. Swine and horses may be affected by this disease. 316. 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 Craig, Robert Alexander, 1872-. Philadelphia London, J. B. Lippincott company
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