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paste. Rub well in over the sides and cover the animal up 

 warm. Continue this treatment until relieved. When there 

 are signs of improvement discontinue these drenches and 

 give the following: 



Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre J4 pound. 



Ground Gentian Root l A pound. 



Ground Aniseed Y\ pound. 



Mix together and give a teaspoonful three times a day 

 on the tongue. Keep the bowels regulated by giving one- 

 half pound drenches of epsom salts once or twice a week 

 and feed on soft food with plenty of boiled flaxseed in it. 



5. Bronchitis. 



Ceases. — This disease, when it is the result of a cold, 

 arises from causes similar to those of inflammation of the 

 lungs. 



Symptoms. — The symptoms are the same as those of 

 inflammation of the lungs, except that there is more of a 

 wheezing noise heard in the windpipe. 



Treatment. — Follow the same course of treatment as is 

 given for inflammation of the lungs. % 



6. Pleurisy. 



Fig. 58. — A Steer Suffering from Pleurisy. 



This is an inflammation of the coverings of the lungs. 



