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one. The upper pieces pass over the back and the 

 others between the legs and are fastened to a horse 

 collar about the neck, or a strap about the breast. 

 When the cow recovers from the effect of the 

 chloral, which is likely to cause her to sleep, give 

 from one and one-half to three ounces of laudanum 

 according to the size of the cow and the apparent de- 

 gree of pain. Take out the plug once or twice a day 

 and cleanse, putting on new rag. This should be oiled 

 or greased with tallow, sweet oil or vaseline. Tie 

 the cow so that as she stands her hind feet will be 

 the highest. Keep the bandage on for several days 

 as long as there is any evidence of straining. In 

 giving chloral, mix it with a pint of water. Repeat 

 the dose in half an hour if necessary i.o stop the 

 straining. 



Milk Fever is one of the most serious diseases of 

 well-bred cattle. None but good cows have it. It 

 seems to be most prevalent among grass fed cows. 

 The danger is greatest during June, July, August 

 and early September. The cow should be put in 

 the barn and confined to dry hay feed for a week or 

 more prior to coming fresh. A dose of salts and 

 ginger is often given three or four days before 

 calving, and another immediately after that is, 

 within five or six hours. A pail of warm water 

 two or three times a day is given for several days. 

 For several days the cow should not be allowed to 

 drink what cold water she wants. 



The "Schmidt Cure." In former days veterinary 

 surgeons lost 85 per cent, of their cases. Recently 

 the Schmidt cure has been used with great suc- 

 cess. Many report as high as 85 per cent, cures; 



