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Aniline Dye as a Deodoriser and Antiseptic
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seemed to be of a most intractable nature, several empirics having treated the buffaloes unsuccessfully. On examination the animals all presented the same symptoms, some in a more advanced stage than others, depending on the length of time they had been affected. The skin of the flanks, thighs, and, in some cases, the hocks and shanks, was most generally diseased on both sides of the bod y, and presented the following appearances :-Skin much wrinkled. where loose, and fol ding over in regular flaps; from the under surfaces of these, numerous deep sinuses discharged an unhealthy-looking, sticky pus. On the flanks, large and more or less pendulous growths, hard to the touch and presenting a somewhat lobulated appearance, with deep wrinkling of the skin, were seen. Over the surface of these masses, numerous sinuses discharged freely a purulent matter. The skin on the thighs likewise presented similar sinuses, which in some cases were also continued down the shank. The area of skin affected was generally large, and the sinuses appeared to burrow deeply into the tissues. Pus was obtained from these sinuses, and when it was closely examined it presented small calcareous particles, somewhat resembling a mustard-seed, which on microscopic examination were found to contain actinomyces. I consider it a curious fact that, in the whole of the cases seen, the seat of the disease was more or less identical, i.e., on the thighs and flanks more particularly; and in explanation of the probable cause of this, I may remark that, the buffalo is a very sluggish animal, and receives many severe blows on these parts of his body to keep him moving. It may, therefore, be conjectured that the first case must ha\·e inoculated the second by licking the abraded flank of that animal, and that the subsequent propagation of the disease was effected by means of the stick of the cowherd or driver, or by actual contact. The enclosed photograph of one of the animals affected, which I took on the spot, may be of some use in illustrating these cases, and which I trust may be of some interest.
ANILINE DYE AS A DEODORISER AND ANTISEPTIC. BY F. HOBDAY, HANLEY, STAFFORDSHIRE.
SEEING the recent allusions to the advent of aniline into veterinary practice as a deodoriser and antiseptic, I thought perhaps ·some results of a practical application of aniline might be useful. Case No. I was a cob which was suffering from Purpura Hremorrhagica. On the seventh day some at the swellings burst whilst others were scarified; very unhealthy suppurating wounds were produced, the smell from them being very offensive.
The Veterinary Journal.
16
These were first dressed with solutions of carbolic acid, after being carefully washed with warm water containing Jeyes' Fluid; but this was not sufficient to produce the desired effect. An aqueous solution of anyl. meth. violet was next tried, and with the utmost satisfaction, the offensive smell being completely destroyed, and the wounds, after dressing for four days, presented a healthy granulating surface, finally healing altogether. In conclusion, I may mention that the cob made a good recovery and is now at work again. Case No.2 was a horse suffering from sore withers, caused by the rug having been fastened too tightly round its neck. The wounds were very painful, and the animal was unable to wear a collar. After dressing for three days, the soreness had completely vanished, and the horse went to work as usual. Case No. 3 was a Belgian horse suffering from chronic II Grease." An aqueous solution of anyl. meth. viol. was used in order to deodorise the parts, and it succeeded admirably. Case NO.4 was also one of 1/ Grease," the skin of the near hind leg having been completely removed by some kind of irritant dressing which the owner himself had been applying. In this case, also, the smell from it was very offensive. After two dressings of a solution of anyl. meth. violet, the smell was completely removed. After being dressed for four days, healthy granulation appeared, and the wound ultimately healed up. The leg was also very swollen, but this was considerably reduced without the application of any other remedy. We have also used it in all kinds of wound cases. It answers very well indeed as a colouring agent for lotions, etc., except perhaps where the horse is light coloured, as in that case, unless it is a very dilute solution, it temporarily dyes it. To be used for the above, of course, it mu!';t be first made int') a solution. For colouring powders, etc., a very small quantity will produce a beautiful purple tint.
NOTES ON ANTI-FEBRINE IN VETERINARY PRACTICE. BY
J. A. NUNN, F.R.C.V.S., D.S.O. PRINCIPAL, VETERI NARY SCHOOL, LAHORE.
THE following observations on three cases in which there was high fever, and which were treated with anti-febrine, are taken from the Case-book of the Lahore Veterinary College. Case No. I was one of benign Strangles. Case No. 2 was one of double Pneumonia. The animal belonged to a native, and was said by him to have been ill for two
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seemed to be of a most intractable nature, several empirics having treated the buffaloes unsuccessfully. On examination the animals all presented the same symptoms, some in a more advanced stage than others, depending on the length of time they had been affected. The skin of the flanks, thighs, and, in some cases, the hocks and shanks, was most generally diseased on both sides of the bod y, and presented the following appearances :-Skin much wrinkled. where loose, and fol ding over in regular flaps; from the under surfaces of these, numerous deep sinuses discharged an unhealthy-looking, sticky pus. On the flanks, large and more or less pendulous growths, hard to the touch and presenting a somewhat lobulated appearance, with deep wrinkling of the skin, were seen. Over the surface of these masses, numerous sinuses discharged freely a purulent matter. The skin on the thighs likewise presented similar sinuses, which in some cases were also continued down the shank. The area of skin affected was generally large, and the sinuses appeared to burrow deeply into the tissues. Pus was obtained from these sinuses, and when it was closely examined it presented small calcareous particles, somewhat resembling a mustard-seed, which on microscopic examination were found to contain actinomyces. I consider it a curious fact that, in the whole of the cases seen, the seat of the disease was more or less identical, i.e., on the thighs and flanks more particularly; and in explanation of the probable cause of this, I may remark that, the buffalo is a very sluggish animal, and receives many severe blows on these parts of his body to keep him moving. It may, therefore, be conjectured that the first case must ha\·e inoculated the second by licking the abraded flank of that animal, and that the subsequent propagation of the disease was effected by means of the stick of the cowherd or driver, or by actual contact. The enclosed photograph of one of the animals affected, which I took on the spot, may be of some use in illustrating these cases, and which I trust may be of some interest.
ANILINE DYE AS A DEODORISER AND ANTISEPTIC. BY F. HOBDAY, HANLEY, STAFFORDSHIRE.
SEEING the recent allusions to the advent of aniline into veterinary practice as a deodoriser and antiseptic, I thought perhaps ·some results of a practical application of aniline might be useful. Case No. I was a cob which was suffering from Purpura Hremorrhagica. On the seventh day some at the swellings burst whilst others were scarified; very unhealthy suppurating wounds were produced, the smell from them being very offensive.
The Veterinary Journal.
16
These were first dressed with solutions of carbolic acid, after being carefully washed with warm water containing Jeyes' Fluid; but this was not sufficient to produce the desired effect. An aqueous solution of anyl. meth. violet was next tried, and with the utmost satisfaction, the offensive smell being completely destroyed, and the wounds, after dressing for four days, presented a healthy granulating surface, finally healing altogether. In conclusion, I may mention that the cob made a good recovery and is now at work again. Case No.2 was a horse suffering from sore withers, caused by the rug having been fastened too tightly round its neck. The wounds were very painful, and the animal was unable to wear a collar. After dressing for three days, the soreness had completely vanished, and the horse went to work as usual. Case No. 3 was a Belgian horse suffering from chronic II Grease." An aqueous solution of anyl. meth. viol. was used in order to deodorise the parts, and it succeeded admirably. Case NO.4 was also one of 1/ Grease," the skin of the near hind leg having been completely removed by some kind of irritant dressing which the owner himself had been applying. In this case, also, the smell from it was very offensive. After two dressings of a solution of anyl. meth. violet, the smell was completely removed. After being dressed for four days, healthy granulation appeared, and the wound ultimately healed up. The leg was also very swollen, but this was considerably reduced without the application of any other remedy. We have also used it in all kinds of wound cases. It answers very well indeed as a colouring agent for lotions, etc., except perhaps where the horse is light coloured, as in that case, unless it is a very dilute solution, it temporarily dyes it. To be used for the above, of course, it mu!';t be first made int') a solution. For colouring powders, etc., a very small quantity will produce a beautiful purple tint.
NOTES ON ANTI-FEBRINE IN VETERINARY PRACTICE. BY
J. A. NUNN, F.R.C.V.S., D.S.O. PRINCIPAL, VETERI NARY SCHOOL, LAHORE.
THE following observations on three cases in which there was high fever, and which were treated with anti-febrine, are taken from the Case-book of the Lahore Veterinary College. Case No. I was one of benign Strangles. Case No. 2 was one of double Pneumonia. The animal belonged to a native, and was said by him to have been ill for two