The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1912-01-05

unys-pnnmonia--snd hog cholera
which Frequently Shows a comiar,
pneumonia in combination wis l.ss-
ions WILL ind cativs of hog oliol Ga.
Mffersnead diagnosis of these owOd H.
cas- in swine is mo- always pcs.fb't
b fore d-ah, and post mrr,'tm ID
thEs.by nnc ssary. It is true that in
hog ocho'Gn pnsamonia often eN,s S
but always as secondary pneumonia:
however, pneumonia may OCCUR aaone
as a primary insection.
In pneumonia congsufed areas ar;
found in the lungs, sometimes of O
bright nd tinge but often of a dark
grayish red. In some cases They are
black with pOckes of pus (Ganyren.
eus). This lattsr cpndi:ion is found
In 8 condary pneumonia, consequent
upon cholera, Gs we'll as in PRIMARY
pneumonia. Wh,ere chplara exists ths
lung hcmoruhagss are prkycne also in
the form of small pin point hemcr.
rhages' Also In tfis CASE THE cholera
LESSONS a.e prominently Developed In
the alimam AIRY tract. Th,ese points
serve to distinguish the two condd-
lions, wheshcr existing alone or stimuli
taneoehs'y. When the two exist eogsil
or nhe pneumonia is secondary and
CONTRACTED after the cholera has low.
%r,ed the vitality.
Pneumonia in swine rasShs Through
the same stages as in other domestic
animals and in man, accompanied by
symptoms practically this Same, II
corr,ctly interpreted. Mechanical
n'shmonfa is frequent in hogs and Is
caussd by direc. irritation such as med
ical liquids in nhe form of dnsmrhes
which lodge in the lung tissues, by
dust and dirt cons, anhly inhaled from
dusty sleeping quarters; by hN.ernul
wounds OF portions of ftractunad ribs
penetrating the lung tissue; from
housing i'm in von'i,atod erahl.s, ne
oessitaang the constant inEinCa tun OF
foul air which is Insufficient in oxy-
gen TO nourish the body and RESULTS
in pulmonary staguatfon and cpngys-
hion. The animal exhibits a chill,
often unnOdced, followed by kTer,
which is Indicated by dmllnjsss and
drowsiness; increaesd braaMhing and
dry cough with almose complete loss
Of appetite. The animal shows pom-
siderable pain when forced ito move,
and moving genl rally stimulates cough
ing and respiration. The congh is dry
at first, and in cases of recovery
gradually beccomes Epf1r and eaisssE'.
In fatal cases death is prsoacld by
uneasdnass, dullness, loss rf appslli.;, >,
persistent fever (empervature 104 deg.
to los dag,) increased pu,ss rate (as
high as $50 pr mfnu.e,) and incnlI AS,
respiration. The duration Of the dis
case is variable, but generally lasts
from s to IA days. Th<re is no dis
case which it is more IMPORTANT to
prevent, as diagnosis is not always
made in time to avoid or ctlsck the
disease when once startled. Many
casts i'm the early stages can be check
ed by the use Of epson salts. o.,
and calOmel 2-10 gr. Aconite tine.
Ais m and v;ratum viuide fluid ext.
20-30 or. are good fer their feNer ne
ducing pnop.r,y and thsir effect upon
the vascular system, and should be
combined with stimulants and tonics,
such as whiskey, ginger alcohol and
brandy, Laudanum, IA dr.. should be
eleven to Keep aoontle and veratum
from producing vomiting. I'm lime con-
valescen,. period ammonium oanbouate.
1910 sr., or nIpenane ane used as
expsctorants.
The treatment for pnuumon!a should
In the FIRST place b. prevention by
nsmOv.mg the use.whdch Is frequently
due to exposure and changeable cadmat
ic conditions. During the CARLY spunng
or late fall when hogs ara improperly
housed and sheltered dit il not unIcom-
mon for them to die from this Auou-
ble. 1t Is sometimes contracted when
they are allowed to lie around hay
stacks where they pile UP, become
heated and thsm nne Severely. chilled,
or when they are allowed to BIZ omt In
a cold, dizxling rain. 1t OCCURS mora
freQuently in the win.1r than in
the summer; unser sudEien Variations
of temperature, especially il is damp.
1t is sometLmss tho RESULT Cf cararrh
brought ON by Sigh. expofuiie TO
cold.
ROBERT GRAHAM, d. v. NJ.
Division Animal Husbanary,
Kentucky Exrnr,ms mt Station
Terrible Picture Of Suffering.
Clinton. Ky.-Mrs. M. c. McElroy,
In Q letter from Clinton, writes: