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For the calf or colt give 1 to 2 ounces (2 to 4 table- 

 spoonsful ) of castor oil ; the lamb can be given one-fourth 

 as much. Or, rubarb may be given in 30 to 60 grain 

 doses to the calf or colt and 7 to 15 grains to the lamb. 

 Or, calomel G grains for colt or calf and 1 grain for 

 lamb. 



Tincture of opium is sometimes given with, or fol- 

 lowing, the purgative. 



Law recommends the following : 



Tincture of cinnamon 2 fluid ounces. 



Chalk 1 ounce. 



Gum arable 4 drams. 



Mix and give to calf or colt 1 tablespoonful 2 or 3 

 times per day. 

 Cadjec uses : 



Subuitrate of bismuth .... 5 grains. 



Salicylic acid 5 grains. 



Naphtol 20 grains, 



Syrup 5 ounces. 



Distilled water 4 ounces. 



Mix and give to calf or colt 1 to 2 tablespoonsful 

 after each time it is fed. 



Another authoritv advises the following: 



Ck)al tar 5 ounces. 



Boiling water G quarts. 



Let cool and give one-half pint evry half hr»ur. This 

 is very useful in cases where liver is involved, (indica- 

 ted by yellow mucous membrances). 



Lime water is sometimes useful : Give on to four 

 tablespoonsful after calf has tak«n its milk. It is well 

 to boil the milk and allow it to cool without putting 

 cold water into it. 



Some give a one or two per cent, solution of creolin; 

 1 to 2 ounces for calf or colt once or twice a day. 



If the calf, col% or lamb is very weak, it may require 

 a stimulant; such as coffee or a teaspoonful (calf or 

 colt ) of turpentine with egg or milk, or tincture of cap- 

 sicum, a teaspoonful. 



