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place around the body. This permits the ruptured mus- 

 cles to grow together, providing the animal is properly 

 dieted as stated above. 



Sometimes a rupture of long standing or a newly pro- 

 duced rupture may be treated by injecting strong sohi- 

 tions of Common Salt around the torn edges of the mus- 

 cles. This causes swelling and inflammation, which re- 

 spectively forces the protruded intestines back and closes 

 the opening. There is some danger attached to this 

 method of treatment, and if attempted I would advise 

 the services of a competent Veterinarian. 



SCUM OVER THE EYE 



Cause: See Inflammation of the Eye. 



Symptoms : The eye has a smoke-colored appearance. 



Treatment: Silver Nitrate, two grains, thoroughly 

 dissolved in one ounce of Distilled Water. Apply with 

 dropper two or three times a day. Feed the animal on 

 food that is easily digested and confine the animal to a 

 cool, clean, dark stall. 



SORE THROAT 



(Laryngitis and Pharyngitis) 

 Cause: Sudden cooling of the surface of the body, as 

 when cattle are exposed to cold weather or cold rain or 

 the inhaling of irritating gases. 



Symptoms: The muzzle is dry, temperature slightly 

 elevated and saliva dribbles from the corners of the 

 mouth. The animal either does not swallow, or swallows 

 with great difficulty, and holds its head in a stiff, straight 

 position, moving it as little as possible. The eyelids are 

 half-closed and bloodshot, and the animal occasionally 

 grinds the teeth. After masticating the food the animal 

 drops it out of its mouth as if to avoid the pain of swal- 

 lowing, and also evinces great pain when pressure is 

 applied from the outside. In acute attacks of sore 

 throat, the animal coughs with great difficulty and 



