The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
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Charles W. Heitzmann, veterinary sur
geon. contributes to the Southern Line
Stock Journal the following remarks upon
this dread disease:
As this disease has made its appearance
in different parts of the state we have re-
ceived numerous queries as to its symptoms,
etc. Following is a brief outline Of the
malady: 1t is a malignant. contagious and
fatal disease, due to the introduction into
the animal economy or of generation with
in it of an animal poison. which infects the
whole and shows its specific effects more
especially upon the Schneiderian mucous
membranes dining of the nose), the lungs,
and upon the Emphatic glands and ducts
most noticeable en- the inside of the hind
legs and between the lower jaws. Clan
ders and its variety farcy originate sponta-
neously in the horse, ass and mule and is
capable of transmission to man, in whom
the virus seems to increase in malignancy;
sheep, goats, dogs, the feline species aud
even to mice and rabbits. Cattle, pigs and
fowls resist the action of the contagion even
when inoculated. The cause of the disease
is not as yet clearly understood; il appar-
emily arises spontaneously from facilitating
influences, such as old age, bad food, over
work, from specific miasmatic or animal
poisons as are generated in badly Venti-
lated, overcrowded stables. The latest the
ory, however, regarding this is that some
horse had the disease latent in mis- system
and under these circumstances breaks out.
These cases that arise spontaneously seem
always to run an acute course. The active
principle of the contagion is described as a
bacillus similar to that of tubercle; they,
however, exist in limited numbers, but
micrococi and bacteria are plentiful. The
disease is usually preceded by diabetiS en-
sipidus (profuse urination). There is an
elevation of temperature 1922 or 1882 Fab
renheit A slight limpid watery discharge
may exist for two or three days and not be
noticed. After this it bee mes more gluev
and sticks around the nostrils-about this
stage the discharge is of yellowish amber
Now notice an enlargement of the sub
maxillary lymphatics. In acute cases we
occasionally see swelling of the nose and
face, lameness of peculiar kind, a general
stiffness is often presens. The pulse in the
early stage is quickened. Appetite not in
terferred with. AS the disease advances
the discharge from the nase becomes more
purulent, less limpid and will siRk in water
The mucus membrane lining the nose now
becomes of leaden hue. Pustules crop out
on it and burst, causing the discharge TO be
mixed with blood. These pustules have a
Idloeu IAdCS Win IdSSeu eOEe5 anu a Oe-
pres ed center. After these pustules rupture
the Inflammation in that particular spot
subsides giving the part the appearance of
being mouse eaten; more or less cough &C
companying the above symptoms.
The chronic form resembles the acute in
many respects, but is slower in its progress.
The discharge is not SO profuse nor offeR-
sive, the cough is said to be more constant.
The submaxillary glands are hard, knotty
md ho aHh m no
bone. Associated with CHAMBERS we some
times have farcy. In this the lymphatics
and ducts in addition to the tumefaction
rupture, discharge and uleerate. These
ulcers dry up and heal and others break
out The period of incubation of CHAMBERS
is from twenty-four hours to one year. Az
erage length of time three TO six weeks.
Treatment in this disease is useless. Destroy
the horse as soon as positive diagnosis is
made and burn the carcass, burn or disin-
feet thoroughly all things the animal has
come in contact with