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dlings \\ith the feed; it seasons the whole and saves hay. 

 George A. Moore, of Buffalo, New York, says: "I think 

 i cutting and steaming combined insure a gain to the feeder 

 of at least thirty-three per cent. The manure resulting from 

 feeding steamed food is worth double that from feeding in 

 the ordinary way." This man feeds eighty head and cooks 

 their feed. Hundreds of dairymen and stock-raisers are trying 

 it, and pronounce it at least one-third more profitable than the 

 ordinary method. We now proceed to the Diseases of 

 Cattle, and their treatment. 



Inflammatory Diseases. Inflammation of the stomach 

 causes numerous symptoms of restlessness and evident pain. 

 The animal lies down, points its head towards the belly, and 

 often strikes the belly with the foot. Give a slippery elm drink 

 every two hours ; inject warm soapsuds. Keep up these reme- 

 dies for several days. Feed on gruel and other light feeds. 

 Inflammation of the bowels is not readily distinguished from 

 inflammation of the stomach, except by a greater rigidity, and 

 evidences of more severe pain. Wring out a horse blanket in 

 hot water and apply to the bowels, and inject clysters of soap 

 and water, as in inflammation of the stomach. 



Inflammation of the Lungs is indicated by cough, dul- 

 ness, and cold extremities. The mouth is hofc, and the animal 

 is reluctant to move. Apply flannels saturated in hot vinegar 

 to the legs and feet. Give half a pint of thoroughwort lea 

 every hour. Inject warm soap and water. Inflammation of 

 the bladder, kidneys, womb, or urinating organs is indicated 

 by a frequent desire to urinate, and also to void the excrement ; 

 but small quantities are dropped, and the animal is in increased 

 pain ; the loins shrink from the touch. The slippery elm drink 

 and soapsuds injection should be used, and a wet blanket kept 



