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in the medicine chest of every stockman, such as Pulv. 

 ;;TMJ rl n . r ^i l n f Tn rpmt inr Vifjh i wmnn nnnnn V]irr in 

 gelatin capsules. This is a very efficient remedy for the 

 eradication of excessive fermentation of gases in the 

 stomach or bloating. 



BLOOD POISON 



(Pyemia — Septicaemia) 



Cause : Due to a septic infection taken into the blood, 

 frequently found in cows with retained afterbirths, fol- 

 lowing inflammation of the womb or intestines, wounds 

 and bruises of the skin and frequently found in calves 

 affected with Joint 111. 



Symptoms: High temperature 103° to 107° F., pulse 

 rapid and feeble, breathing increased, grinding of the 

 teeth, the animal refuses to eat in most cases and ceases 

 to chew the cud, although there may be great thirst 

 present. Abscesses may form in various parts of the 

 body, the membranes of the eyes and mouth will be in- 

 jected with blood, giving them a dark-red appearance, 

 although in the latter stages of Blood Poison this may 

 change to a yellowish tinge. Constipation or Diarrhoea 

 may be connected with the disease. The animal dies by 

 general emaciation from four to six days after the first 

 symptoms are noticed. 



Treatment : Unsuccessful, as when the infection once 

 becomes absorbed in the blood it is always certain that 

 death will follow. If due to injuries or wounds, wash 

 them with Bichloride solution, one part to one thousand 

 parts of water, but if due to retained afterbirth or in- 

 flammation of the womb, inject one gallon of distilled 

 water containing five per cent Carbolic Acid. If in young 

 calves, treat the same as under the heading of Joint HI. 

 If due to inflammation of fhe intestines, give H^t)osu1- 

 phite of Soda, two ounces; Potassi Iodide, one dram, 

 two or three times a day in their drinking water. When 

 abscesses form, lance them with a clean, sharp knife. If 



