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with warm water; then apply our Liniment well rubbed in. Feed 

 on bran mashes and green food. 



PARTURIENT PARALYSIS. 



Paralysis occasionally follows parturition, generally coming on 

 in from one to three days after calving, but it is not a danger- 

 ous trouble as a general thing. It is due to a rush of blood to 

 the spinal cord or to pressure on the large nerves in the hind 

 quarters. 



Symptoms. The cow on being made to walk is seen to be 

 unsteady in her gait, perhaps staggers from side to side, or has 

 what is known as a paddling gait. The animal may soon grow 

 worse, and, being unable to stand, falls to the ground, the loss 

 of motion becoming better marked. Although not able to rise, 

 there is not much, if any, pain present, and the appetite generally 

 remains good. 



Treatment. A good physic, as No. 2, should be given, and if 

 necessary stimulants may be given every four or six hours. Blan- 

 kets wrung out of hot water should be applied to the spine and 

 across the loins, and the loins bathed well two or three times 

 a day with our Liniment. Prepare and give the following pow- 

 ders: 



Nitrate of potash 3 ounces. 



Powdered copperas 2 ounces. 



Powdered nux vomica 2 ounces. 



Mix, and make twelve powders, and give one powder 

 morning and night in damp feed. 







The cow will generally recover, although it may take a couple 

 of weeks to get her on her feet. While lying down, turn her 

 over once or twice a day. 



