Some authors are inclined to regard moist, undrained, and swampy pastures favorable to this disease, but these theories will hardly hold, as it is found in all kinds of soil, in all altitudes, at all seasons of the year, and under various climatic conditions.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
This is a common affection among cattle in certain localities, above all on damp, undrained lands and under a backward agriculture.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
He should be afraid to say what proportion of the land was yet undrained, for he should be contradicted, called ill names, and cried down.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies