119 



I'ulse weak, but more regular; cow could rise, but in 

 try'ing to walk fell; pupils still greatly dilated; muzzle 

 dry, and mucous membranes pale. Air was cool, and 

 €ow was shivering. 



Next morning cow was up, but weak and wabbling; 

 pulse stronger and pupils normal in size. 



Temperature 100 . 4 



Respirations 12. 



Pulse 36 . 



II. A bull calf, about 10 months old, was given at 

 10:15 a. m. one-half pint of a 5 per cent, infusion of 

 leaves of Kalmia latifolia. 



At 9 :30 a. m.— 



Temperature 99.2 Fah. 



Respiration 8. 



Pulse 32. 



At 11 :15 a. m. — 



Temperature 100.8 



Respirations 12. 



Pulse 54 . 



At this time calf was given one-half pint of linseed oil 

 and 2 drams of tannic acid. 

 At 1 p. m. — 



Temperature 101 . 2 



Respirations 10. 



Pulse 48 . 



Calf was down, unable to rise; pupils dilated; spas- 

 modic tmtching of muscles; pulse weak and irregular. 

 The next morning calf was up ready for its breakfast. 

 The tannic acid may have temporarily prevented the 

 absorption of the poisonous principle, but prevented the 

 oil from producing purgation. 



III. A sorrel mare, about 9 ^^ears old, weighing about 

 800 pounds. 



Just before giving the drug her 



Temperature was 99. 



Respirations 12. 



Pulse 30. 



