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symptoms lessen, patient loses strength, the countenance is haggard and the eyes 

 sink into their sockets. In unfavorable cases death occurs during the second or 

 third week. 



Treatment. To reduce the fever in the early stages, give one to two 

 drams of Fleming's tincture of aconite for a short time ; discontinue as soon as the 

 fever begins to abate. For relief of the cough, place a small tablespoonful of the 

 following mixture frequently on the tongue or back teeth; 8 ounces pulverized 

 Chlorate of potassium, 2 ounces fluid extract of belladonna, 8 ounces powdered 

 licorice root, sufficient quantity of syrup. In the stage of effusion, give the follow- 

 ing three times daily : one ounce Digitalis tincture, one-half to one teaspoonful io- 

 dide of potassium ; mix. Give Glauber's salts or linseed oil to open the bowels. 

 A plaster made of mustard and lard and fastened on the chest will give relief. 



Pneumonia. 



This disease is an inflammation of the lining substance caused by congestion ; 

 this may be brought about by exposure to wet or cold, or sudden change in tem- 

 perature. A cow with this disease always lies down as she has more lung space 

 for breathing in this position. A horse always stands up for the same reason. 



Symptoms. Animal chills, pulse quickens, nostrils are dilated, nose is 

 hot and dry, the skin is harsh and dry, the tongue is slimy, the urine is diminished 

 and high colored and the bowels constipated. Animal stands with forelegs wide 

 apart. In second stage the cough is quick and painful, the secretions are sus- 

 pended, the animal has a haggard look and the pulse is small. In the third stage 

 if the animal recovers, the cough loosens, the appetite returns, and the symptoms 

 leave. 



Treatment. Good nursing and surroundings are necessary. If the pulse 

 is strong in the early stage, give one to two teaspoonfuls of Fleming's tincture of 

 aconite every 4 or 5 hours. Do not give this after the fever begins to abate. If 

 constipated, give 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls of calomel. In the second stage give the 

 following mixture in a gruel three times daily : 2 ounces Spirits of nitrous ether 

 and one ounce aromatic spirits of ammonia. Two to five teaspoonfuls carbonate 

 of ammonia has been found beneficial. Apply counter irritants such as turpen- 

 tine, mustard plasters or ammonia liniment. 



Ring Worm. 



This affection of the skin is caused by a vegetable parasite and is very con- 

 tagious. 



Symptoms. Circular patches on the skin soon loosens the hair, the skin 

 is slightly inflamed, later scaly, brittle crusts appear. The patches then appear a 

 silvery-gray. 



Treatment. Wash with soap and water to remove all crusts, then apply 

 sulphur ointment, tincture of iodide, acetic acid or nitrate of mercury ointment 

 once a day. Cleanse and whitewash the stable thus destroying the spores scattered 

 by the crusts. 



