The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-04

In majority OF cases is hog chOl-
era, but there have been many appli-
cations for ,anti-hog cholera, serum
where. upon investigation, We have
found it was not hog cholera but
pneumonia. Pneumonia in swine is
very common disease, and during
the winter months especially is very
prevalent. And one should be able
to distinguish between. the primary
inflammation in the lobes, lCbules
and connective tissues of the lungs
pneumonia-and hog cholera, which
frequently shows secondary pneu-
monia in combination with LESSONS
we'll indicative of hog cholera. A
differential diagnosis Of these two
diseases in swine is not always pos
sible before death, and a post NOR
tenn is therefore necessary. 1t is
true that in hog cholera pneumonia
often exists, but always as secon-
dairy pneumonia; however, pn.Umc-
mia may occur alone as primary in
lection.
In pneumonia congested areas are
found in the lungs, sometimes of a
bright red tinge but often of a dark
grayish red. In some eases they are
black with pockets of pus (Gan-
greneus).. This latter condition is
found in secondary pneumonia, con-
sequent upon cholera, as well as in
primary pneumonia. Where cholera
exists the lung hemorrhages are pres
ent also in the form of small pin
point hemorrhages. Also in this
case the cholera LESSONS are prOmi-
nently developed in the alimcatary
tract. These points serve to dis
tingrish the two conditions, whether
existing alone or simultaneously.
When the two exist together the
pneumonia is secondary and con-
tracted after the cholera has lower
ed. the vitality. ---.---.-----------@--.
Pneumonia in swine passes through
the same stMss,N NJ ;djtaer do'a:; :'sl
animals anHIin Mn, acdosnpaeied'hy
symptoms '##s II ~ s .ssA'S|;.s|lI
directly interpreted. Mechanical
pneumonia Is frequent ia. hogs. and is
caused by direct irritation. such as
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medicinal liquids n the TORN o.
drenches which lodge in the lung It's
sues; by dust and dirt! constantly
inhaled from dusty sleeping quar-.
tiers: by external wounds or portions
of fractured ribs penetrating the
lung tissue; from housing in ill ven
tilated stables, necessitating the
constant inhalation of foul air
which is insufficient in oxygen to
nourish the body and results in pull
nonary stagnatiOn and congestion
The animals exhibits chill, often
passing unnoticed, followed by fever
which is indicated by dullness and
lrowsiness; increased breathing and
dry cough, with almost complete loss
Of appetite. The animal shows con-
siderable pain when forced to move,
md moving generally. stimulates
coughing and respiration. The
cough is dry at first, and in eases
of recovery gradually becomes soft
er and easier. In fatal cases death
IS preceded by uneasiness, dullness,
loss Of appetite, persistent fever
Temperature 104 degrees to $50 dc :
grees), increased pulse rate las
high as 80 per minute), and in
creased respiration. The duration
/ If the disease is variable, but gen.
rally lasts from s to IA days.
There is no disease which it is more
important to prevent, as a diagnosis
I s not always made in time to avoid
IL check the disease when once
'tarted.- Many cases in the early
. stages can be checked by the use of
,psOm salts, 1 or, and calOmel 2-10
RI. AcOnite tine. Ais m and ver-
/. 'trum viride fluid ext 20-30 or. are
rood for their fever reducing proper
~ and their effect upon the vascu-
ar system, and should be combined
with Stimula MS and tOnicS Sllch as