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these to be dissolved in poppy-water, and one drachm of 

 laudanum added, and the whole made into a drink, with 

 a pint of lintseed gruel. Let it be repeated every twelve 

 hours for two or three times. 



Should the above not prove effectual, we know of nothing 

 better than mashes of bran as food, and abstaining from 

 giving grass. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE LIYER. 



Symptoms. — The diagnoses of this disease are difficult to 

 define, but we may state generally, that it is accompanied 

 by a difficulty of breathing, accompanied with fever, and a 

 swelling about the region of the short ribs, and consider- 

 able distention about the uterus, in cows. A certain 

 accompaniment of this disorder is, a bad constitution ; and 

 the animal never increases in flesh. 



Causes. — One of the most common causes is fatness, and 

 when they are so, being driven to a distance, particularly in 

 hot weather. It may also proceed from blows or bruises, 

 which by causing swelling in the contiguous parts, and 

 by impeding the circulation, induces inflammation of the 

 liver. 



Eemedies. — Bleeding to the extent of three quarts is the 

 first remedy, and afterwards the following cooling aperient, 

 to be given in the form of a draught, and repeated every 

 day until the animal exhibits a more healthy condition : — 



Columbo-root, bruised . 1 ounce, 



Castile soap . . 1 ounce, 



Nitre . . . 1^ ounce, 



Salt of tartar . . 2 drachms. 



If the animal is costive, half-a-pound of Epsom salts to 

 be added to the above aperient. 



