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Mix in a quart of lukewarm water and give as a drench. 

 Tf this has not operated in twenty-four hours walk the animal 

 for a quarter of a mile, and if it has not operated in twenty- 

 four hours after the walk give 



Gamboge 2 drams or 1 teaspoonful. 



Bitter Aloes 2 ounces. 



Mix in a quart of lukewarm water and give as a drench 

 Continue exercising every day, and if the last drench has not 

 operated in twenty-four hours give 



Raw Linseed Oil 1 pint. 



Whisky J4 pint. 



Powdered Nux Vomica 1 teaspoonful. 



Mix and give as a drench every day until there is a 

 passage. Keep the body warm with blankets and place hot 

 salt in a bag over the back. 



21. Inflammation of the Lining of the Belly Cavity (Periton- 



itis). 

 The causes, symptoms and treatment are similar to those 

 of this disease in the horse. It is rarely met with in cattle. 



22. Dropsy of the Belly. 



This follows peritonitis, and the symptoms and treat- 

 ment are similar to that of the horse. It is rarely met with 

 in cattle. 



23. Tapeworms. 



This is about the only kind of worm the bowels of the 

 ox are subject to. This complaint is rarely met with in 

 cattle, but in cases where it is there may be from twenty-five 

 to one hundred feet of the worm found in the bowels. 



Symptoms. — The animal runs down in condition, but 

 still continues feeding and seems always hungry. The only 

 way to be sure of a tape worm is to watch the manure. 

 Joints of the worm may be found coming away with the 

 manure. 



Treatment. — Get rid of the worm by starving the animal 

 for four days, that is, just give it enough to keep it from 

 starving to death. Give 



Oil of Male Shield Fern...^ ounce or 2 dessertspoonfuls. 

 New Milk 1 pint. 



Mix and give as a drench three times a day during the 



four days the animal is being starved. At the end of this 



