On the cattle plague: or, Contagious typhus in horned cattle. Its history, origin, description, and treatment

The author traces the history and spread of a contagious typhus affecting horned cattle, surveys its suspected origins, and provides a detailed clinical description of symptoms, lesions, and course. He examines causes and modes of contagion, diagnostic criteria, prognosis, and risks related to meat and direct contact. Treatment recommendations combine curative medication, sanitary and hygienic measures, and policy suggestions for containment. Practical guidance for farmers and graziers is offered, followed by broader reflections advocating integration of comparative pathology with medical science and proposals to improve preparedness for future epizootics, supported by documentary appendices.