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or knife downward, inward, and f(jrward. If slight give 

 spts. turpentine i oz., raw linseed oil ^ pt., and place a gag 

 in the mouth. 



When relieved give a purgative and keep on a light diet 

 for a few days. 



Diarrhoea in Calves. 



Always d*ie to indigestion and caused usually by over- 

 feeding or improper food. 



Prevention. — Feed at least three times daily. The milk 

 should be sweet and fed at a temperature of 90° to 100° F. 

 The pails used in feeding should be kept sweet and clean. 



Treatment. — Cut down the ration, scald the milk or add 

 lime-w^ater in the proportion of i to 5. If the discharges 

 are bright yellow give castor oil i to 2 tablespoonfuls. If 

 there is great weakness give small doses of stimulants 

 (ginger, brandy, whisky). 



Clioking. 



Common among cattle when fed on roots, etc. To pre- 

 vent tie the head so that it cannot be thrown up, or withhold 

 dangerous foods. 



Symptoms. — Head extended, bloating, labored breathing, 

 continuous coughing. If in the throat there is great distress 

 and the animal may die quickly. If lower the symptoms 

 are not as acute. 



Treatment. — If in the throat remove with the hand. If 

 below reach and the object can be located from the outside, 

 give small drenches of linseed oil and manipulate from the 

 outside. Take time. Do not apply too much force. Usu- 

 ally best to work the object toward the throat. 



If unable to remove the object it must be pushed down; 

 this may be done with a piece of i-in. rubber-hose, 6 ft. in 

 length, well oiled, and inserted in the gullet, and gently 

 force the object down. 



Tuberculosis. 



Tuberculosis is an infectious disease characterized by the 

 formation in the various organs of the body of tubercles or 



