906 THE PEOPLE'S FARM AND STOCK CYCLOPEDIA. 



Mix, and give at one dose; repeat every three hours, until 

 relief is afforded. But, in some cases, even stronger remedies 

 are needed than either already given ; then, 



Take Catechu, powdered, ...... 6 drams. 



Prepared Chalk, ...... 6 drams. 



Ginger, powdered, . . . . . .6 drams. 



Opium, powdered, ..... 1^ drams. 



These can be made into a paste with molasses and linseed- 

 meal or flour, and placed well back on the tongue, and the ani- 

 mal thus compelled to swallow it. It is always best in diar- 

 rhoea to allow but a small amount of water. Do not keep it 

 away from the animal so it will suffer with thirst, but allow 

 only enough to prevent suffering. 



Scours (White). This is common among calves. 



CAUSES. It is usually caused by a change of milk, from 

 that of the mother to that of a cow less fresh. Giving 

 skimmed milk, or even the milk of the mother, may cause it, 

 if it is deficient in quality. 



SYMPTOMS. The dung which the animal passes is softer than 

 natural; is of a yellowish-white color, and some hard portions 

 may be mixed with it. The little sufferer grinds its teeth, lies 

 down, and looks at the sides. 



TREATMENT. If possible, ascertain what caused it, and re- 

 move the cause ; and, if the calf is not greatly weakened, 



Take Flaxseed Oil, ...... 1^ ounces. 



Lime Water, H ounces. 



Give at one dose; or, if the calf is greatly weakened, give 

 bicarbonate of soda, thirty grains ; and if there is much pain, 

 add to the soda thirty drops of laudanum. Give in water every 

 one or two hours, until relief is obtained. Sometimes wheat- 

 flour gruel will relieve it without medicine. If these do not af- 

 ford relief, it may be necessary to give stronger remedies; yet 

 great care should be exercised in giving strong medicines for 

 diarrhoea. 



Take Catechu, powdered, 30 grains. 



Prepared Chalk, 2 drams. 



Milk, ........ 4 ounces. 



