In _cows_ the symptoms (Müller) are loss of appetite, bloating,
diarrhœa, staggering, dilatation of pupils, convulsions, loss of
sensation and paralysis. In many cases, however, these symptoms do not
appear, but instead there are outbreaks on the skin of the hind legs
similar to those in foot-and-mouth disease. Pott mentions abortion as a
symptom. After the ingestion of green Potato parings by dairy cows he
remarks catarrh of the stomach and intestines, and bad milk and cheese;
consumption of diseased Potato parings resulted in the flow of hard
mucus from the mouth, the legs being badly swollen, and covered with
scabs, and the mouth and body covered with boils. Symptoms of paralysis
were noticed after feeding dirty Potato parings to four cows and four
bulls, and one cow died.
In the case of the cows already referred to (p. 55) as poisoned in
Germany, it was remarked as a noticeable feature in both instances that
there was the appearance of eczema on the hind limbs, causing lameness.
A case in which _pigs_ were fed on uncooked, sprouted Potatoes is
noticed by Chesnut and Wilcox; there was slowly progressing paralysis,
which became complete after about 24 hours, increased salivation, and a
regurgitation of the stomach contents. According to Pott death may
result in pigs. The symptoms given by Lander for poisoning in pigs are
loss of appetite, dullness, exhaustion, imperceptible pulse, watery
diarrhœa, low temperature and comatose condition.
In the case of the poisoned soldiers the symptoms were those of acute
gastro-enteritis; rise in temperature to 103° F.; headache, colic,
diarrhœa, general debility; in some cases vomiting, in others nausea
only; several men fainted, and one had convulsions; the majority were
drowsy and apathetic; but all recovered.
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