DISEASES OF THE SKIN. 



907 



How to know it. — It is indicated by an intensely red skin, there being, 

 moreover, no disappearance of color under pressure. The parts are hard 

 and internally red, but not severely swelled, but the cellular tissue is in- 

 jected and infiltrated, often inclining to a pustular state. The disease 

 terminates in resolution, suppuration or ulceration — sometimes even in 

 mortification and gangrene. If the head is attacked, there is danger 

 of a fatal termination. 



THE POLISH cow. 

 This race is bred for the meat alone, being unfit for draft purposes aud yielding but 

 little milk. It was originally imported from southern Russia, and is regarded with 

 distrust in Germany from the fact that it brought the disease known ns '^Rinderpest" 

 into that country. But its meat is so desirable that it is much sought after, and the 

 prejudice is dying out. 



What to do. — If there is sjmiptomatic fever and the animal is fat, deple- 

 tion is necessary, — give No. 8 ; but if the animal's condition is the reverse 

 of this, give No. 13. Follow this with nitre, in half ounce doses, twice 

 a day. In connection with the above constitutional treatment, there 

 should be local applications to the inflamed part, such as lotions of lead 

 or zinc. A strong solution of nitrate of silver is sometimes applied, and 

 with decided benefit, to the outer edge of the inflamed parts. A poul- 

 tice of ripe cranberries is probably one of the best remedies for reduc- 

 ing the inflammation, if ai)plied early. It is to be followed with glycer. 

 ine in which a small quantity of ammonia has been dissolved, or with 

 recij>e No. 1. 



