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Remedy. — Ointment : Extract belladonna, 1 part, bo- 

 ric acid, 2 parts, carbolic acid, -J part, benzolated lard, 

 13 parts. Ointment of eucalyptus or salicylic acid is also 

 good. Support udder with bandage if necessary. 



Compare the above and all other skin diseases of cattle 

 with those of the horse, pages 157 to 176. 



ECZEMA 



Consists in vesicles in certain parts of the skin, caus- 

 ing denudation of the hair. There is much itching and 

 rubbing, the latter rendering the parts raw. Luxuriant 

 growths of vesicles succeed each other. If the disease be- 

 comes chronic, the skin thickens , and cracks, and the 

 fissures may even become long, sluggish ulcers. The 



Fig. 119. Rat-tails of chronic Eczema. 



growths called rat-tails may be produced, especially on 

 the legs. Even the hoofs may slough, so virulent is the 

 disease. 



Remedy. — Comfortable quarters , give a laxative ; dress 

 parts with a lead and morphia (morphine) preparation. 

 Good food; cleanliness. * 



