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I have never observed ulceration of the small intestines, but have noticed circumscribed
local congestions. In a few cases extensive mucous congestion was noted. The intestines
often contain a quantity of a very yellow fluid. Nothing remarkable to note about conditions
of the large intestines. In advanced cases the spleen is generally enlarged; there is as a rule an
excess of pulp so that it pits on pressure. The structure is at times disorganized.
The liver is usually very healthy ; cases of congestion, softening, may be met with ; mili-
tary calcareous deposits are often seen. In some cases the organ is much enlarged. I have
noticed flukes in the livers of some cases.
Kidneys.—These organs are frequently affected, at times anæmic and œdematous, at others
slightly or markedly congested. I have observed in some cases considerable blood extravasa-
tion on, and in the under parts of these organs.
The lymphatic glands are frequently found in an œdematous state.
The heart has gelatinous accumulations in its furrows, instead of fat. In chronic cases
the organ is pale, flabby, very often enlarged, and very soft. The cavities are filled with blood
or variegated clots, which extend into the great vessels. On several occasions I have seen the
Aorta in an Atheromatous state. The heart constantly presents some abnormal condition, the
more frequent being sub-endocardial ecchymoses, more or less extensive.
The lungs are, as a general rule, healthy, but cases in which they are congested are by no
means infrequent.
I have examined the brain and cord carefully, but have never discovered much ; in a few
instances the brain substance was undoubtedly soft, and the Plexus choroides pale and bloodless.
There is little to note about the bladder; in some cases a patch of extravasation may be
observed at the Fundus, or small petechial spots scattered over the mucous membrane.
Carcases of animals that have died from this disease present a dreadfully emaciated appear-
ance, only skin and bones. There is, as a general rule, an anæmic condition of all organs,
and absence of fat. In some cases there is an excess of fluid in the abdominal and thoracic
cavities, also in the pericardial sac. Rigor Mortis is normal.
Chin Hills.—The dangerous part of this road lies between Kalewa and No. '2 Stockade.
At Kalewa the animals should only be watered from the river. Grass might easily be brought
up by steamers from Mandalay or other station.
Natchigon.—Water from the Myit-tha River. Grass and straw should be stacked—
Kalemyo.
Camp at Pyinthazeik.—Water from the river. Grass stacked.
No. 2 Stockade.—Water-supply from a mountain stream near camp ; grass to be collected
here. I think the waters of the rivers are safe enough.
Barnardmyo—The Terai between Tabeitkyin and Shwenyoungbin is very unhealthy. At
Tabeitkyin the Transport should water up the Irrawaddy (all backwaters must be avoided).
Grass is very bad ; should be collected at Tabeitkyin, Wahpyudaung, Kyauklebin and Shwen-
youngbin. After January only dry bamboo leaves and thatch grass are obtainable within
easy reach of camp, so, after the first couple of storms, there is a rush for any green fodder.
Kentung.—I do not know the road beyond Taung-gyi, about 130 miles from Meiktila.
Transport should be watered at Hlinedet and Yemabin from good wells, at Pyinbung and
Nampandet from the river, and at Wetpyuyet, Kalaw, Thamakhan, Heno, Bwethet from
wells, as I think the ordinary waters are suspicious. Grass ought to be collected at Hlinedet,
Yemabin, Pyinoung, Nampandet, Wetpyuyet, and Kalaw. Quantities of good grass can be
obtained from Kalaw onwards.