:278 DR. LEGEAR'S STOCK BOOK. 



Bicarbonate of soda 2 ounces. 



Powdered ginger 1 ounce. 



( 'arbonate of magnesia 2 ounces. 



Mix, and make ten powders, and give one powder three 

 times per day in a little new milk and one ounce of good 

 whisky. 



Feed the calf carefully for some time after an attack of 

 diarrhoea, as the stomach and bowels are weak and it can easily 

 be brought on again. 



DIARRHOEA IN CATTLE. 



Diarrhoea in cattle is generally caused by eating some indi- 

 gestible food, or a change of food. Stagnant or foul water may 

 cause it, or some irritant in the bowels. It may follow constipa- 

 tion or strong physicing. 



Symptoms. There is a copious fluid discharge from the 

 bowels, which has a very offensive smell. The animal is dull, 

 stands with its back arched, and shows thirst. It is often accom- 

 panied by high fever, great loss of flesh, and sometimes death 

 in a remarkably short time. 



Treatment. When the trouble is due to some irritating food, 

 give 1 pint of raw linseed oil and 1 ounce of laudanum as a 

 drench. The following may be given: 



Powdered opium 2 drams. 



Carbonate of magnesia 1 ounce. 



Powdered ginger J ounce. 



Prepared chalk 2 drams. 



Mix, and shake up with 1 pint of warm water and three 

 fresh eggs, and give as a drench; and give three times per 

 day until the bowels become natural. 



