Inflation and Bruises 1^^ 



in a few hours. Salt may be beneficial if given to cattle, giving stringy 

 milk. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE UDDER 



[Garget) [Infectious Mastitis) 



This is caused by bacteria tliat thrive in filth as filthy stables and 

 mud holes. The infection may enter through a wound in the uddar or 

 through the openings of the teats. Tuberculosis sometimes causes hard- 

 ening of the udder but develops slower than garget. 



SYMPTOMS 



The cow may lose the power of milk secretion or watery milk may 

 be given from one or more quarters. The udder becomes inflamed or 

 swollen and feverish and the teats become very sore. The condition usu- 

 ally improves if proper attention is given it. If proper attention is not 

 given, fibrous tissue may form and leave a caked udder, or pus may con- 

 tinue to form in some cases and a portion of the udder may rot away or 

 blood poison may develop and death follow. 



TREATMENT 



Rub equal parts of lard and campho^ on the affected part three 

 times daily. Hot and cold cloths applied alternately and hand massag- 

 ing often helps to stimulate blood circulation to the effected part. An 

 antiphlogistine pack supported in place aids in scattering the poisonous 

 pus. Keep the udder empty by milking. 



The sore teats may be healed by an ointment made of 



14 parts lard, vaseline or cocoa butter 



2 parts camphor 



1 part turpentine 



Rub the above on the teats twice daily. 



SPRAINS, BRUISES AND LOCAL INFLAM- 

 MATION 



(Swelling) 



Sprains of the ankles, swellings from bruises, etc., occasionally oc- 

 cur in cattle. \^lien such inflammation occurs the effected part should 

 be massaged by hand rubbing two or three times daily and have a mild 



