CATTLE. 



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It will be well to give the cow two or three ounces of laudanum before commencing the 

 operation, as it will quiet the animal, 

 and also suppress violent straining, 

 which will naturally occur under such 

 circumstances, and will prove quite 

 troublesome to the operator. 



After replacing the uterus, inject, 

 or carry with a sponge, into it an ounce 

 of laudanum. This will obviate the 

 tendency to expel the uterus again after 

 replacing it. If any portion of the 

 placenta is adhering to the uterus, it 

 should be carefully removed before re 

 turning it to its place. To prevent in 

 version again, let the animal continue 

 to have her hind-quarters elevated from To PREVENT INVEBSION OF THE VAGINA. 



six to nine inches higher than the fore-quarters; then with a little ingenuity, a kind of breech 

 strap could be devised with a large pad upon it, so arranged as to press upon the vulva and 

 prevent the expulsion of the uterus, as shown in the above cut. 



Itch, (See MANGE.) 



Jaundice, or Yellows, This is originally caused by a debilitated state of the 

 stomach, which involves eventually a derangement of the liver. In this disease the bile ducts 

 are obstructed, in consequence of which the bile is taken up by the lymphatic absorbents and 

 conveyed to the blood, where it is carried to all parts of the body. The symptoms are a yel 

 low tint of the white of the eye, the whole skin finally assuming the same hue. There is a 

 weakness and general debility of the entire system, attended with constipation and loss of 

 appetite, the animal seeming dull, with a disinclination to move about. When milch cows are 

 attacked with this disease, the secretion of milk becomes lessened, it is of rank flavor, and 

 frequently damages the butter of a whole dairy. This disease is difficult to cure when far 

 advanced, as the liver becomes much diseased. In the early stages moderate laxatives are to 

 be recommended. The following mixture will prove of great benefit, and usually effect a cure 

 at this period: 



Carbonate of soda, two drachms; cascarilla bark, three drachms; ginger, three drachms; 

 to be given in a pint of ale. This may be repeated after four or five days. 



The following drink should be given each morning and evening: 



Venice turpentine, one-half ounce; powdered ginger, three drachms; powdered gentian 

 root, one ounce; Castile soap, half an ounce; rub the turpentine and soap together in a mortar 

 until thoroughly mixed, after which add the ginger and gentian. 



The food should be easy of digestion and watery in character, such as roots, warm 

 mashes, fresh grass, etc., and an abundant supply of water. It frequently happens that an 

 animal will be entirely cured of this difficulty by being turned out to fresh grass. Exposure 

 to cold storms should be avoided in this disease. Rubbing the whole body, especially the 

 belly, two or three times a day, will be a great benefit. 



Laryngitis, or Common Sore Throat. This is an inflammation of the larynx or 

 upper portion of the windpipe, usually attended with considerable swelling of the throat, 

 sometimes to such an extent as to render swallowing difficult. It is also attended with a 

 feverish state of the whole body. Mustard paste, or a mixture of ground mustard and vinegar, 

 should be well nibbed externally upon the throat in the region of the larynx. After two or 

 three hours it may be washed off and a fresh supply rubbed in. If this does not reduce the 



