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Show FEW CAUSES FOR INFECTIONS Estimated That 85 Per Cent, of All Loaiei From Hog Diseases Arises From Dreaded Cholera. Ono causo of lntoctlon In hogs Is Improper Im-proper feeding, which Includes unbalanced unbal-anced rations, overfeeding, underfeeding, underfeed-ing, Irritating food (such as garbage, soured slops, etc.), Insanitary teed troughs and Impure drinking water. Also mny bo mentioned Insufficient housing, especially during tho beat of summer and tho cold of winter, dampness, insanitary condition of tbs pens or houses, overcrowding ol sleeping quarters, etc. It haa been estimated that 85 pet cont of all lossos from bog diseases arlso from cholera. Tho need of all precautions against Infection and spread is therefore apparent It li within the power of all hog raisers to guard against tho contributory cause enumerated above; and ths simple statement of tho causes also points tho way for prevention. |