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bly produced by the same causes. However, this 

 disease is most commonly of a chronic or slow kind, 

 causing a defective action in the organ, in conse- 

 quence of which an unhealthy kind of bile is formed, 

 which plugs up the ducts of the liver, and causes a 

 derangement in the organs connected with it. 



Causes. — This disease is said to be most common 

 in hot and warm climates, and that such animals as 

 are fat are most exposed to its attacks. It may also 

 be brought on by blov.s or bruises on the short-ribs, 

 by which the liver may have received some injury. 



Cwe. — Before attempting the cure of this disease, 

 it must be ascertained v*- hether it be acute or chro- 

 nic. The mode of treatment will be found under 

 the heads alluded to above. 



5. Inflammation of the Kidneys. 



Symptoms. — This' disease is indicated by a quick 

 pulse ; loss of appetite ; the animal is frequently 

 endeavouring to stale, and voids only a very small 

 quantity, with much difficulty and pain ; pressure 

 on the loins gives pain, and causes the animal to 

 shrink or give way to it : there is generally consi- 

 derable stiffiiess in the hind parts observable when 

 the cow attempts to walk ; the urine is commonly 

 of a dark red colour. This disease is different from 

 that named red water ; and, unless properly treated 

 at its commencement, often terminates fatally. 



Causes. — The kidnies may become inflamed either 

 from external injury, or from irritating substances 

 that pass through them in the course of the circula- 

 tion ; but according to Mr. Blaine and Mr. Feron, 

 this disorder is most frequently produced by the in- 

 discriminate use of strong diuretic medicines. 



Cure. — The first and most necessary measure to 

 be taken in this disorder is bleeding, after which 

 administer a pint of castor oil. If there be any 

 signs of costiveness, let clysters of warm water with 



