The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-25
Seasonable Hints on
Animal Diseases.
BY DR.. L. e. Wiley, Veterinary
Division, Minnesota College
Of Agriculture.

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With the advent of spring certain
animal diseases make their frequent
appearance. One of the common and
most destructive diseases liable to &C.
cur in horses is aZoturia. This is not
disease Of recent origin, but prob
ably is one of the oldest equine dis
eases known
y Azoturia.
The, occurrence Of azoturia is most
frequent among heavy, hard working,
we'll kept horses. When horses that
are being fed heavy grain rations and
kept in idleness in warm, steamy, Ill
ventilated stables are taken out and
put to. hard work symptoms of the
disease may appear after driving the
horse for few minutes; or they may
not appear till he has done severe la.
bor
Symptoms of the disease are charac-
teristice In mild cases symptoms may
be overlooked or rheumatism my be
suspected.
In saxere attacks the animal be-
comes stiff or even lame, especially
in the hind limbs This is usually no.
ticed when the horse is stopped and
then started, but may come on as the
animal is in motion. Difficulty usual
ly occurs in one hind limb first, but
may occur in all the limbs simulta-
neously. In some cases stiffness oc-
ours first in the front limb. These
are rare.
The gait becomes staggering, and
sweating may break out; trembling,
knuckling over at the pasterns may
occur, and finally paralysis of the hind
quarters. The animal may fall to the
ground, and makes frantic attempts
to rise; which it is unable to do on
account of paralysis of the hind limbs.
The muscles of the loin and hips be-
come very tense; or, as is said, hard
as a board" They may be swollen
and insensible to touch.
A very characteristic symptom is
the dark coffee colored urine. Be
cause Of this condition it is popularity
called kidney disease" but this is
only a symptom-the condition arises
in the muscles. The pulse and respira-
ton are quickened and the tempera-
ture varies.
Medical treatment of this disease is
extremely unsatisfactory. 1t is not
contagious. The most efficient con-
troll lies in it's prevention; for it is
strictly preventable Should it be no.
ticed coming on stop the horse at
once. Do not attempt to move the
animal when he shows symptoms of
stiffness and hardness of muscles. I'm
hitch and let him stand several hours.
Horses standing in over Sunday or
holidays should have the grain ration
reduced. On bringing horses out of
the stable move them slowly for few
minutes till they have warmed up.
Most cases occur within one-quarter
to one-half hour after coming from
the stable
Ringworm.
Ringworm in calves is a rather
common condition during spring
months. Small round spots are no
ticed, singly or in, groups, about the
head and neck; more rarely on other
parts of the body. These spots are
scabby, bald, or studded with bristly
hair These areas extend and several
may join, forming patch as large as
the palm of the hand. On their out
break and during healing they produce
itching. At first scabs are formed.
These, with the hair, fall off after
time and leave grayish white scales.
The hair slowly grows again.
The disease is caused by fungous
parasite. 1t is contagious and may
spread from calf to calf, or to other
animals, or man, by contact. The
usual course of this disease is six to
twelve weeks, but may be longer.
Treatment of this condition is usual.
ly simple and satisfactory. Cattle
usually recover of their own accord in
time. Medical treatment consists in
the application of antiseptic washes.
such as a per cent crealin; but per.