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When the disorder is unattended with redness of the 

 under surface of the eyelid, or paler than usual, with a 

 nearly natural condition of the pulse, with loose bowels» 

 the blood taken should not exceed two quarts. And if 

 the animal is in a low condition, with a weak pulse, bleed- 

 ing will be unnecessary, and in such a case, the following 

 anodyne will usually have the effect of relieving him. 

 Laudanum . . . -^ ounce, 

 Spirit of nitrous asther . 2 ounces, 

 Lintseed-tea . . 1 quart. 



If the complaint is caused by costiveness, which can be 

 determined by the dung being solid, with an offensive odour, 

 and voided with difficulty, the laxative medicine above 

 recommended must be had recourse to, as well as clysters, 

 and this must be repeated until relief is afforded ; and bleed- 

 ing may likewise be necessary. 



GRIPES. 



Symptoms. — Young cattle are extremely liable to colic, 

 which is manifested by great restlessness, frequently lying 

 down and rising again, groaning, and striking against the 

 belly with the hind feet, and sometimes even with the horns. 

 It is seldom that any change of the pulse takes place. The 

 body is, however, liable to swell, particularly on the left 

 side ; and unless remedies are speedily applied, the pain 

 generally increases greatly, accompanied with inflammation, 

 and a quick, hard, and unequal pulse, while the feet, ears, 

 and horns are very cold. When the last symptoms appear, 

 they ai'e generally the forerunners of death. 



Causes. — Retention of food in the third stomach, with 

 costiveness, will produce gripes. Even when the bowels are 

 lax, or in a natural condition, cattle have been known to be 

 griped. Dry food, such as grain and hay, will produce it in 



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