Excerpt from Diseases of Swine: With Particluar Reference to Hog-Cholera
In writing this work it has been the object of the author to prepare a book to meet the constantly increasing demand for a volume that will give an intelligent interpretation of recent advances in the study of pathology of diseases of the hog, and the application of the newer therapeutic discoveries in their treatment.
No single branch of agricultural industry has made as rapid advancement in the past twenty-five years as the swine-producing business. It is only a short time ago that hogs were practically a drug on the market. I can remember in the late 90"s when fat hogs sold for 3 cents a pound live weight in the Corn Belt States. This same class of hogs to-day are worth from 9 to 11 cents a pound.
This enormous increase in the value of hogs from a financial standpoint has given a marked stimulus to the swine-producing industry, and has developed a desire on the part of hog owners to give their sick hogs the very best possible attention, as the death of one of these animals means a large financial loss. The veterinarian has also been called upon more frequently to treat sick hogs, and this part of his practice is becoming a considerable item in the business of every practising veterinarian.
The development of hog-cholera serum as a means for management of hog-cholera has given an added stimulus in the past ten years to the demand for scientific treatment of sick hogs. Both veterinarian and farmer have been quick to realize the importance of this new means of treatment, and there is a widespread demand for complete explanation of the underlying scientific basis for this means of combating the disease.
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