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membranse nictitantes, and excessive lachrymation is still present. The pulse is normal as
regards frequency, but is full and hard. The appetite is good. Temp. A.M. 38.2°C. P. 32.
R 12. The hæmatozoa are few in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 38.6°C. Urine, turbid, viscid,
orange in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,042, alkaline, contains no albumen. Ten grains of Arsenic were
given during the twenty-four hours. Temp. 5 P.M. 38.4°C. P. 32. R. 1.6.
2bth.—The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 37.5°C. P. 32. R. 12.
The hæmatozoa are numerous in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 37.8°C. Urine not collected.
Ten grains of Arsenic were given during the twenty-four hours. Temp. 5 PM. 38.3°C.
P. 32. R. 12.
26th.—The animal continues to present a dull appearance and stands with its head in a
corner of the stable, resting it against the wall for support. It now takes nothing to eat,
but readily drinks milk when given to it. There appears to be some slight weakness of the
right hind limb, as the animal avoids placing its weight on it, but on examination there is no
tenderness on pressure. There is a total absence of swelling and oedema from the under-
surfaoe of the abdomen and extremities. Temp. A.M. 37.5°C. P. 32. R. 16. The hæmatozoa
are very numerous in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 37.7°C. Urine, turbid, viscid, yellow in colour,
Sp. Gr. 1,050, alkaline, contains no albumen. Ten grains of Arsenic were given during the
twenty-four hours. Temp. 5 P.M. 38..2°C. P. 32. R. 12.
27th.—The condition of the animal has become aggravated, the dull appearance has
become more marked, and the lips are swollen and œdematous from the dependent position
of the head, which hangs lower than it did yesterday. The animal supports itself mainly upon
the right fore and hind limbs, as there appears to be some weakness in those of the left side.
When made to move its position, the near hind limb slides forward so that the foot is situated
between the fore-feet, and it with difficulty staggers forward. Temp. A.M. 37.2°C. P. 40.
R. 16. The hæmatozoa are very numerous in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 37.6°C. Urine passed,
but none collected. No Arsenic was given to the animal. Temp. 5 P.M. 38.5°G. P. 36.
R. 16.
28th.—This morning the animal stands with its head hanging down to within ten inches
of the ground which is turned to the right, the neck at the same time being considerably
arched. The weight of the body is supported by the right fore and hind limbs. It can move
about the loose box, but with a reeling and staggering gait, the near hind foot slipping
forward between the fore-limbs as mentioned yesterday. At times, without otherwise
changing its position, it crosses the front legs, the left foot being carried across the right.
When pressure is exercised over the lumbar regions, the animal at first appears as if about
to collapse entirely, but immediately afterwards assumes a position in which the hind limbs
are found to be resting on the extreme anterior edges of the hoofs. When fluid is placed
before the animal, it moves its lips about in it, but does not attempt to swallow, and the same
may be said when grass is placed in its mouth; the jaws are moved gently, but there appears
to be no strength to masticate.
The visible mucous membranes retain their yellow colour and there are a few bright-red
conjunctival petechias. The pulse is normal in point of frequency—32, but weak ; the breath-
ing is tranquil, respirations 12. Temp. A.M. 36.7°C. There are a few hæmatozoa in the
blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 38.5°C. No urine was passed during the twenty-four hours. No
medicine was administered, but two seers of milk were given in the morning and two in the
afternoon. Temp. 5 P.M. 37.8°C. P. 36. R. 12.
29th.—The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 37.6°C., P. 36, R. 12.
There are a few hæmatozoa in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 37.6° C. No urine was passed during
the twenty-four hours. Two seers of milk were given in the morning and two again in the
evening. Temp. 5 P.M. 38.5° C. P. 36. R. 12.
30th.—The animal appeal's somewhat stronger ; the head still hangs down, but it is not
turned to the right as previously. The animal stands for a time and then assumes the re-
cumbent position ; it can, however, get up without assistance. The appetite has entirely failed
and the only nourishment taken is the milk administered thrice daily. Temp. A.M. 35.8°C
P. 32. R. 12, The hæmatozoa are numerous in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 36.8°C. No urine
has been passed for severity-two hours. Temp. 5 P.M. 37.7°C. P. 40. R. 16.
31st.—As there is no improvement in the animal's condition this morning, the tempera-
ture being 35°C., P. 32, R. 12, it is decided to give Chloroform in excess. Consequently
at 12-30 P.M., CHC13 was administered to the animal and death took place at 12-37 P.M.
AUTOPSY at 1 P.M. The body is somewhat emaciated. There is a complete absence
of swelling and oedema from the under-surface of the abdomen and extremities.
On section all the tissues of the body are stained an orange colour.
Thorax.—There is no fluid in pleural cavities and there are no pleuritic adhesions.
Lungs.—Both organs are the seat of localized emphysema at the apices and along the
anterior inferior borders. There are a few small, somewhat circular, sub-pleural extravasa-
tions of blood dotted over both lungs, more especially on the inner surfaces and along the
inferior borders. On section the tissues present a healthy appearance, except at the seats
of emphysematous change.
B 1086—20 ap