If the fracture is complete, crepitation may be occasionally noticed by placing the hand flat over the injured part, carefully observing the motion as the chest contracts and expands during respiration.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
On auscultation, when suppuration is taking place and the lung structure is breaking down, a bubbling or gurgling crepitation, caused by the passage of air through pus, is heard.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
On auscultation crepitation will be observed over the portion of the lung affected.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler