The salivary glands are pale and dry.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
It is also transmitted directly, though more rarely, from the salivary secretions or other infected material which may gain entrance through the mucous membrane of the mouth.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
12. What are the salivary glands for?
"A Handbook of Health"
Woods Hutchinson