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LOSS OF THE CUD. 



Symptoms. — This is a distemper different from what 

 we have above described in treating of fog-sickness. The 

 symptoms are a dull, languid appearance, with a rough, un- 

 healthy, staring coat, and tightness of the skin. The mouth 

 and eyes generally exhibit a yellow appearance. A loss of 

 appetite follows, and the animal desists from chewing the 

 cud. 



Causes. — A diseased condition of the liver is the prox- 

 imate cause of this disease, but it is often facilitated by 

 feeding on too rich pasture. 



Remedy. — This disease should be attended to as promptly 

 as possible after it has been noticed, otherwise it may ter- 

 minate fatally before it can be eradicated. If the animal 

 is costive, which is a general accompaniment of the com- 

 plaint, let the following laxative be given as soon as 

 possible : — 



Barbadoes aloes . ^ ounce, 



Castile soap . . 6 drachms, 



Cascarilla-bark . . 3 drachms, 



Ground ginger . . 3 drachms, 



Warm water . . 1 pint. 



When the bowels are lax, the following should be admi- 

 nistered, as a tonic, morning and evening, while the animal 

 must be kept in a dry, warm situation. 



Cascarilla-bark . . 3 drachms, 



Powdered ginger . . 3 drachms, 



Carbonate of soda . 4 drachms, 



Warm ale . . . 1 pint. 



This must be repeated until the scouring subsides. 



