DISEASES OF CATTLE 145 



erbirth from the mushroom-like bodies of the womb to 

 which it is attached. 



Medical Treatment: The afterbirth should not be 

 pulled away by force, as it may tear, leaving small por- 

 tions unremoved that perhaps Avould result in Inflamma- 

 tion of the Womb or Whites. To remove the afterbirth 

 insert the hand and carefully detach it from its attach- 

 ments, being very careful that the cotyledons are not 

 torn off. After this has been carefully removed, wash 

 out the womb with Carbolic Acid solution about two and 

 one-half per cent. An instrument can be made for this 

 purpose very easily from a clean piece of hose about 

 four feet long and an ordinary funnel. Sometimes it is 

 necessary to give physics, as Aloin, two drams ; Ginger, 

 two drams. Place in a gelatin capsule and give with 

 capsule gun. 



In addition to the above, stimulants are also advisable 

 such as powdered Nux Vomica, powdered Capsicum, 

 powdered Ginger, powdered Nitrate of Potash, equal 

 parts four ounces. Make twenty-four capsules and give 

 one capsule three times a day. 



RHEUMATISM 



Cause : Exposure, especially when the animal is per- 

 mitted to lie on cold damp soils or floors. Another com- 

 mon cause is an animal exposed to cold drafts after per- 

 spiring or weakened after severe physical exercise. 



Symptoms: Stiffness when walking, variable appe- 

 tite, constipation, hair unthrifty looking. Passage of 

 urine is scant and of an amber color, usually slight ele- 

 vation in temperature and the animal lies down a great 

 part of the time. There are two forms of rheumatism — 

 muscular and articular. The former affects the muscles 

 of the body, while the latter affects the joints. There 

 will be swellings that are tender on pressure, which may 

 shift to different parts of the body. 



Treatment : Place the animal in warm dry quarters 



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