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the larger cattle, one or two pints of raw linseed oil is very -beneficial. 

 It not only prevents straining when the bowels move but helps to keep 

 the stiches fTom tearing out. It is best to postpone treatment until the 

 laxitaves have acted if practical. However in some cases treatment can- 

 not be postpo,ned. The best treatment for piles in cattle is to gently 

 wash the protruding parts of the rectum with alum water and soap, dry 

 with a towel and sprinkle it over with sugar, gently press the parts back 

 into the body cavity. Have on hand a cobbldr's sewing thread doubled 

 several times and well waxed and tlireaded in a needle dipped in a strong 

 solution of dip or carbolic acid. A stich is to be taken across the anus 

 sewing the lips of the same together. Do not draw the stiches tight 

 enough to interfere with the bowel passages. After 4 or 5 days the rec- 

 tum usually stays in place if the cow is fed a laxative diet. This opera- 

 tion is quicker and safer than surgery. 



MANGE 



(Scabies of Cattle) 

 This is quite similar to sheep scab but the two are not the same. 

 It is not as prevalent as sheep scab. It is caused by a minute op-ganism 

 (mite) that can be seen on the effected animals by the aid of a hand 

 reading glass. The mite in appearance resembles a spider. It effects 

 chiefly middle aged cattle. 



SYMPTOMS 



This mite bothers the herds in cold weather causing the hair to come 

 off and the animals may rub the effected p-^rts so severely that bleeding 

 or tearing of the skin o^icurs. The hair comes off of the animals at the 

 time it is most needed. The skin of the neck and shoulders becomes 

 wrinkled. 



TREATMENT 



Make a lime sulphur dip as recommended for sheep scab and ap- 

 ply it libftally with a brush or cloAh. The state veterinarian and his 

 deputies are paid by the people to render assistance in this disease. This 

 service will be beneficial. 



PINK EYE 



( Infectious Opth<ilm i<i ) 

 There is more or less pink eye throughout the country each year. 

 The infection of this disease is, beyond a doubt, carried by flies, hence 



