Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 April 1915 — Cattle Dying of Strange Malady. [ARTICLE]

Cattle Dying of Strange Malady.

A new cjisease that is perplexing the veterinarians of Lafayette and the county, has developed among a herd of cattle owned by a farmer living near that city. A few days ago several of the cattle were found to be suffering from a strange malady. A doctor was called but no improvement was shown, and seven head of the herd died. The office of the state veterinarian was notified and a deputy was sent to investigate, but was at a loss as to the correct diagnosis of the cases. Portions of the brain were taken to Purdue and an analysis made but the cows showed no trace of disease and the meat passed inspection. The cattle that died acted like a person who goes insane, and died in great agony.