260 FARMER'S ASSISTANT. 



The falling down of the calf -bed frequently happens after 

 a laborious birth ; though some Cows are naturally disposed 

 to this disorder. Where this is apprehended, it is directed, 

 in the lastmentioned work, that the Cow should be carefully 

 \vatched, and the placenta, or cleaning, removed without 

 effusion of blood. Alter which the Operator may gently 

 replace the calf-bed, taking care not to withdraw his hand 

 till the former begins to feel warm. 



The following draft may then be given : Of bayberries^ 

 pulverized gentianroot, and corrianderseeds, each an ounce; 

 of aniseed and juniperberries, each two ounces; together 

 with half a pound ot treacle, and the whole put into three 

 pints of strong beer. After this, it is advisable to lead the 

 beast gently down a hill, if one be near, which will assist 

 much in placing the calf-bed in its proper place, and render 

 the application ot stays to the womb unnecessary. 



Where the calt-bed, however, comes down, and no im- 

 mediate aid can be had, the parts exposed should be laid 

 on, and kept covered with, a linen cloth; and, when replac- 

 ed, bathed with a mixture of new-milk and spirits; after, 

 \vhich, the above treatment may be pursued. 



Some Cows have a peculiar shape of the hinder parts, 

 which tends to produce this malady ; and, in such case, it 

 is perhaps difficult to prevent it, unless it can be done by 

 keeping their hinder parts higher than usual, while confined 

 to their stalls, about the period ot gestation. 



The iiuerfitral fever is caused by taking cold, while 

 calving. Cows thus affected should have housing and good 

 treatment, as has been directed in other cases, and the head 

 should be placed highest, in order to assist the natural dis- 

 charges. In other respects, they should be treated as in 

 cases of violent colds, except that no blood should be taken, 

 unless, perhaps, in violent cases, and then only at the com- 

 mencement of the disorder. 



Close attention should be paid to Cows, as well as to 

 the females of other kinds of cattle, about their periods of 

 gestation. They often then stand in need of some skilful 

 aids, whch, it rendered in due season, may save their lives ; 

 and which, if not thus afforded, may be of essential loss to 

 the Owner. 



Calves are also liable to some diseases, and, in some 

 Countries, to such as do not prevail in others. In this, it is 

 believed, they are subject to but few. One, however, which 

 frequently attacks them, is looseness or scouring. It is 

 sometimes caused by their having the milk of the Dam too 

 soon ; sometimes, by too frequent changes of the milk 

 Which is given. 



One method of cure is to stint the animal of its food, and 

 give it once or twice, while fasting, a hard boiled egg 



