486 MANUAL OF MODERJIf FARRIERY. 



CATARRH, OR COLD. 



Symptoms. — Colds are two-fold, one is of a simple nature, 

 and the other an epidemic, known by the name of influ- 

 enza. Cold, raw, and wet weather frequently induce com- 

 mon colds, and neglect of these often ends in serious evils, 

 and are tco frequently the remote cause of consumption 

 and death. The influenza cold will frequently attack a 

 whole straw-yard of cattle, even in the course of a single 

 night. The first symptoms are a dull and languid appear- 

 ance, with watery eyes, which are partially closed, and a 

 mucous discharge from the nostrils. These are commonly 

 accompanied by cough and loss of appetite. If neglected, 

 the animal gradually loses flesh, and becomes hide-bound, 

 with a rough, staring coat. If speedy and proper remedies 

 are not adopted, the lungs become tuberculated, with an 

 enlargement of the mesentric glands, and hence the passage 

 which conveys nutriment to the blood is obstructed, and 

 atrophy, consumption, and death ensue. 



Causes. — Many causes induce colds ; the generality of 

 these are too well known to require pointing out ; but we 

 may generally remark, that cold springs which follow mild 

 winters are very conducive to colds. 



Remedies. — Prompt attention to these complaints, as in 

 most others, is most likely to efiect a speedy cure, and even 

 to prevent the more serious consequences attendant upon 

 neglected colds. 



In the earlier stages let the animal be placed in a 

 warm situation, and supplied plentifully witli warm fluid 

 drinks of gruel, infusion of malt, or lintseed. But when 

 the animal manifests chilness and shivering, with coldness 

 of breath, warm stimulating draughts should be given, to 

 restore the action of the stomach and intestines. The fol- 

 lowing draught should be given every eight hours : — 



