Those which are in good condition often perish soon after the bite is inflicted with staggering and blindness, as if the brain were affected by it.

Sudden changes of temperature produced by falls of rain seem to hasten the progress of the complaint; but, in general, the emaciation goes on uninterruptedly for months, and, do what we will, the poor animals perish miserably.
When opened, the cellular tissue on the surface of the body beneath the skin is seen to be injected with air, as if a quantity of soap-bubbles were scattered over it, or a dishonest, awkward butcher had been trying to make it look fat.

The fat is of a greenish-yellow color and of an oily consistence.

All the muscles are flabby, and the heart often so soft that the fingers may be made to meet through it.

The lungs and liver partake of the disease.