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CHAPTER XXI. 



THE DISEASES OF CATTLE. 



DISEASES OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. 



It is well to be remembered by all those interested in cattle 

 and treating their diseases while sick, that a good physic is an im- 

 portant part of the treatment of a majority of the diseases of the 

 cow. Epsom salts is the important ingredient in all cow-physic, 

 while aloes and linseed oil are the best for the horse. Below are 

 formulas for the best cow physics. Before giving, dissolve in one 

 pint of hot water, and when cool give as a drench, using a large 

 long-necked bottle for the purpose: 



No. 1: 



Epsom salts * 1 pound. 



Powdered ginger 1 ounce. 



No. 2: 



Epsom salts 1 pound. 



Common salt 1 pound. 



Powdered ginger 1 ounce. 



No. 3: 



Epsom salts 1 pound. 



Common salt pound. 



Powdered gamboge 1 ounce. 



Powdered ginger 1 ounces. 



