Cattle 1853 - Lewis Family Farm

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PHRENITIS. 165
more fearful, and it is somewhat difficult to distinguish between
these two diseases. In the early stage of phrenitis, although there
may be lowness or oppression, there is nothing like apoplexy, or want
of consciousness. There is more method in the madness of the rabid
than the phrenitic ox. The latter will run at everything which
presents "itself, but it is a sudden impulse ; the former will plot mischief,
and lure his victims within his reach. Much more foam will be
discharged from the mouth of the rabid than the phrenitic ox.
The causes are much the same as those of apoplexy, too stimulating
food, and too much blood ; to which may generally be added
some immediately exciting cause, as hard and rapid work in sultry
weather, over-driving,