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and it has sometimes occurred after a change of pas- 

 ture, when there has been no remarkable difference, 

 either in the soil or situation. Bulls, oxen, and 

 cows, are said to be equally liable to the disorder; 

 and it does not appear that an animal, when per- 

 fectly recovered from the complaint, is more liable 

 to it than others. Bulls and oxen sometimes vo d 

 red water from over-exertion, or bruises on the 

 loins. This is named, by some farmers, strained wa- 

 ter, and is not considered of importance, as it is sel- 

 dom accompanied with any degree of fever, and 

 generally ceases in a short time 



Causes. — Ked water is supposed to be produced 

 sometimes by sudden changes of the weather, by 

 want of water, or the use of such as is unwhole- 

 some. Young cattle are more subject to it than 

 those of more advanced age ; hence particular atten- 

 tion should be paid to these young animals : as 

 when the affection has once taken place, it is consi- 

 dered as highly dangerous. 



Cii7'e. — Medicines of a laxative quality are the 

 best remedies in this disorder. The following is 

 recommended as a safe and efficacious purge : 



Epsom salt, . _ - 4. ounces. 



Nitre, - - - - 1 ounce.. 



Whey, or thin gruel, - 1 quart. 



Castor oil, _ _ - 6 ounces. 



Mixed. 



Should this not remove the disease, give the fol- 

 lowing drink : 



Alum dissolved, _ . 1 ounce. 



Terra Japonica, _ - 1 ounce. 



Oil of turpentine, - - 2 ounces. 



Others prescribe as a laxative — 



Epsom salt, - - - 4 ounces. 



Castor oil, - - - 4 ounces. 



Cream of tartar, _ - 1 ounce. 



