Diseases of Swine, with Special Reference to the Preventive Measures of Disease

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ...the character of the ration should be looked into, and, if faulty, corrected by adding to it food containing the required elements. It is hardly practical to use medicinal treatment other than bitter tonics. Unless it is in advanced cases, the disease can be controlled by feeding a ration rich in inorganic substances, and good hygienic conditions. SNUFFLES--BULLNOSE Snuffles is an inflammatory disease of the lining membrane and the bony walls of the nasal cavity, accompanied by a distortion or deformity of the snout and face. This disease is frequently discussed along with rickets, and can be considered a symptom or complication of the latter disease. Some writers describe two forms of snuffles--a catarrhal and rhachitic. In the catarrhal form there is no noticeable change or deformity in the bones of the face, while in the rhachitic form these bones, as well as other parts of the skeleton, are deformed. Causes.--This disease is produced by a primary inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nasal cavities and a ration lacking in the necessary amount of earthy matter. Under such conditions rhachitis of the facial bones may occur. Some authors state, that the deformity of the face may occur as a result of the mucous membrane crowding the walls of the nasal cavities. We must not overlook the influence that a local inflammation may have in producing a malnutrition in a part, when the diet and surroundings are such as favor its production. The causes of a catarrhal cold and rickets are discussed under their separate heads. Symptoms.--The principal symptoms are noisy, difficult respirations, a nasal discharge, unthriftiness, and a deformity of the snout and face. At the beginning of the disease the symptoms resemble those seen in nasal catarrh...