MURRAIN, or GARGLE, a contagious disease among
cattle.
The symptoms of this disease are a hanging down
and swelling of the head, abundance of gum in the eyes,
rattling in the throat, a short breath, palpitation at the
heart, staggering, a hot breath, and a shining tongue.
In order to prevent this disease, the cattle should
stand cool in summer, have plenty of good water; all
carrion should be speedily buried; and as the feeding
of cattle in wet places, on rotten grass and hay, often
occasions this disease, dry and sweet fodder should be
given them.