Cañon City record., 1908-01-02

live stock. So it is with all species Of
animals. II you get too many chickens
together in crowded quarters. some
serious disease is almost certain to
develop. The hog industry in Colorado
has been much encouraged. The extent
to which this industry has grown in
| the last two years can only be appre-
ciated by one who is travelling much
over the state and is thinking especial
lys about these things.
"At various points in the state a
disease has made its appearance
among hogs which has caused some
loss and much apprehension on the
part of the hog raisers and those who
have contemplated going extensively
into the business. The disease is COM
paratively a new one. 1t is known to
be caused by specific germ which is
found in the litter and is everything
with which diseased animals come into
contact The special business of this
germ seems to be to cause gangrene
In nursing the little pigs irritate the
nipple of the mother. The infiamed
places are invaded by the germ and
the little ones then become infected
! from the mother.
The first thing usually noticed is in
the small pigs, which become weak
and emaciated. Examination of the
mouth reveals the presence of large,
sloughing areas; often the teeth fall
out. In some cases there will be a
cavity extending through the snout or
the lower jaw. From here the germ
often invades the intestinal tract,
causing ulcers which perforate the
bowels. The disease is found distrib-
uted over the state to such an extent
little avail. The perplexing part of it
is that it is often associated with hog
cholera and the report to this effect
has given us an unenviable reputation.
The disease, when not associated with
hog cholera, can be checked. In almost
every case the farmer sits down and
does nothing. In a few cases good
money is paid out for quack nostrums.
This disease has become a very serious
matter, but does not necessarily men
ace the hog industry. Lethargy, COM
| bined with not knowing how. has in
most instances resulted in the farmer
! losing all his small pigs and many
| of the large ones. In the vicinity of
J Fort Collins there is evidence of this
disease. and in a few instances 1t IL
combined with cholera The following
steps are advisable: If your hogs are
| healthy. establish quarantine. Be
careful about bringing in any un-
healthy animals and do not allow your
neiehbor to bring the infection in on
his bccts or cone there with breeding
animals. If the disease is already with
you. get busy.
1 In the first place kill all animals
that are badly affected; then make
away with all the healthy animals and
put them on healthy ground by them
selves. Disinfect the premises by burn
ing all refuse. Use whitewash. zeno-
leum. carbolic acid, and other disin-
fectants freely. And, most important
OF all. pick up the little pigs and dip
them in a tub containing a solution
of potassium permanganate. one ounce
to a gallon of water. Watch the moth
ers carefully and see that the little
ones are not in danger of infection
from nursing. Animals with this dis
ease will not be passed for food by the
local food inspectors. Therefore 1t BE-
hooves the butchers to be on their
guard in purchasing, hogs for the
block"