132 EVERY MAN HIS OWN FARRIER 



a day, with this mixture, in the following manner : — 

 round one end of a cane or stick, two feet long, fold 

 a small lump of Imen, or fine tow : secure it well with 

 strong thread : then shake the bottle well : pour some 

 of the mixture into a pot ; dip the end of the cane or 

 stick into the gargle mixture, and apply it all over the 

 mouth. 



If feverish symptoms appear, administer the purga- 

 tive drink, No. 16, page 126 ; and, after that has ope- 

 rated, give the cordial drink. No. 19, page 129; and 

 repeat if necessary. 



VI.— INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS. 



Cause, — Though indigestion, from improper feed- 

 ing, is the cause of most of the disorders of calves, 

 yet sometimes they thrive too quickly, or form so 

 much blood, as to be attacked with iiiflammatory com- 

 plaints. This is not often the case during the time 

 they are fed on milk, but frequently when about one 

 year old. 



Symptoms. — Heaviness, hanging of the head and 

 ears, watery eyes, cough, loss of appetite, and quick 

 and difficult breathing, or rathe? wheezing. 



Remedy. — Bleed freely, even to fainting, and after- 

 wards give the following saline drought : 



RECIPE No. 24. 



Epsom salts, six ounces ; 



Water, one quart. 



Mix, and give it either at once or twice, according to the age or 

 constitution of the calf. 



