332 THE DISEASES OF SWINE. 



hours after giving the internal dose, give the following 

 stimulant : Spirit nitric ether, 2 to 4 drams, essence of 

 ginger, J dram, tincture of belladonna, 1 dram, in a half 

 pint of warm linseed tea. Friction to skin ; general com- 

 fort. Laxative food at first, in sparing quantities and at 

 regular intervals. Drink, tepid water, with a small quan- 

 tity of oatmeal, linseed tea, &c. Let animal roam. Care- 

 ful attention to food to prevent another attack. (Armi- 

 tage.) 



SCROTAL RUPTURE (HERNIA), 

 Is very common among young pigs, and such should 

 be castrated by the covered operation. The general prac- 

 tice is to castrate in the usual way and stitch the divided 

 scrotum. Sometimes castrators include the intestine in 

 the suture, causing death. I have cut pigs with hernia 

 by merely inclosing the scrotum in a loop of twine-— first 

 returning the intestine — and allowing the parts to be re- 

 moved by sloughing ; and they have done well. Pigs are 

 peculiarly liable, during some seasons, to suffer from te- 

 tanus (so-called lock-jaw) after castration. (Williams.) 



CATARRH 



Is the same in nature in swine as in other animals, and 

 should be treated the same. Give laxatives in warm 

 mashes, and protect from exposure to cold, dampness, and 

 drafts. (See pages 70 and 258.) 



DIARRHEA, 



Which usually attacks sucking pigs, should be treated 

 on the same general principles as diarrhea in other ani- 

 mals. The dose must be small for young pigs, and is 

 best given in a shallow spoon or bottle, but for older an- 

 imals it may be mixed in a dainty dish. In sucking pigs 

 see that the sow has healthy food; in fact, look to the 

 food in every case. (See pages 107, 24G). 



