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placed. This must be done cautiously, the knife 

 being guarded by the fore-finger. 



Bleeding from wounds seldom proves dangerous 

 in cattle, and, if left to nature, generally stops in a 

 short time. Should it be thouglit necessary, how- 

 ever, to stop the bleeding, the most effectual method 

 of doing it, next to that of tying the blood-vessel, is 

 pressure by putting bolsters of tow or sponge on the 

 bleeding part, and supporting it firmly with ban- 

 dage. During the progress of the vvound towards 

 healing the new flesh often rises above the surface, 

 or appears to be produced too luxuriantly ; to check 

 this, a little powdered blue vitriol, mixed with bole, 

 may be sprinkled on the part. 



34. Strains and Bruises. 



When these accidents occur in a considerable de- 

 gree, or if an important part has been injured, 

 bleeding is highly proper. As inflammation is the 

 common effect of these injuries, fomentations are at 

 first the most proper applications ; and, when the 

 inflammation has subsided, the liniment recom- 

 mended for swollen udder may be rubbed on the 

 part two or three times a d?.y. When any part of 

 the limbs has been strained, so as to occasion lame- 

 ness, if the lameness continues aft^er this plan has 

 been tried, it will be advisable to have recourse to a 

 blister. In slight bruises, from the pressure of the 

 yoke, or other causes, the following lotion is useful : 



Goulard's extract, - half an ounce. 



Vinegar, _ _ _ 4 ounces. 

 Water, - - - 1 pint. 



Mix. 



Having thus noticed those disorders and accidents 

 which most commonly attack cattle, it will now be 



