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peculiar state of the atmospnere sometimes induces this, and 

 hence it becomes epidemical. When this condition of the 

 atmosphere takes place, the animals are rendered debilitated 

 to a certain extent, consequently if they leap hedges and 

 ditches, or are strained or frightened, they are liable to slip 

 their calf. Even the smell of carrion is said to induce abor- 

 tion. Some have supposed that sympathy will produce it, 

 and, in consequence, have recommended, that when cows do 

 slip their calves, they should be removed from the others. 

 When cows have been rendered abortive, from whatever 

 cause, they must be nursed for some time afterwards, and 

 have mashes given to them. 



SWELLING OF THE UDDER. 



This is a complaint to which cows are liable about the 

 time of calving 



Symptoms. — Considerable distention of the udder takes 

 place, accompanied by inflammation, which not unfrequently 

 causes an abscess. 



Eemedies, — Whenever the swelling becomes apparent, 

 bleeding must be resorted to, and from three to four quarts 

 taken. This must be followed by the following laxative : — 



Epsom salts . . 1 pound. 



Castor, or lintseed-oil . 2 ounces, 

 Warm gruel . . 1 quart. 



Fomentation of the udder is indispensably necessary. Let 

 decoctions of elder, hemlock, or mallows be made, into 

 which large woollen cloths should be dipped while the 

 liquor is hot, and after wringing them, they should cover the 

 entire udder, and the cloths kept in their place by means 

 of cords. This must be repeated every three or four hours, 

 until the inflammation has subsided. If there still remains 



