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the same kind as the first one mentioned. This makes it all 

 right for taking away. Cleaning should never be taken away 

 without first giving the medicine to loosen it from the but- 

 tons. 



11. Inflammation of the Womb (Metritis). 



This disease generally comes on two or three days after 

 calving. 



Causes. — Getting wet, standing in a draft or any condi- 

 tion that causes a sudden chill, will bring it on. 



Symptoms. — There is slight shivering. The horns, ears 

 and legs are cold, the pulse and breathing quick, and the 

 appetite gone. She stops chewing her cud and seems restless 

 on her hind legs, as if in pain. She seems sore on the right 

 side, her vulva is swollen, and bloody looking stuff passes 

 from it. Frequently, after making her water, she seems very 

 thirsty. Her bowels are costive, and the urine is of a reddish 

 color. The bag is hot, swollen and tender, and she does not 

 give as much milk as she should. 



Treatment. — Give 



Epsom Sr.lts 1 pound. 



Laudanum lYi ounces or 6 dessertspoonfuls. 



Fleming's Tincture of Aconite 10 drops. 



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

 Keep her body warm with blankets and half a pailful of hot 

 salt in a bag to the back. Keep it hot by changing every 

 hour. 



After the first drench give 



Laudanum 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Fleming's Tincture of Aconite 10 drops. 



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

 every four hours until better. Feed soft food with boiled 

 flaxseed in it to keep the bowels loose. Give cold water to 

 drink in small quantities, but often. 



After this disease has passed off there is sometimes a 

 nasty discharge of a whitish color from the womb, which has 

 a bad smell. This condition is called whites (Leucorrhcea). 



12. Whites (Leucorrhoea). 



Causes. — This disease frequently follows inflammation of 

 the womb, but may be caused in other ways. Handling the 

 womb roughly in taking the calf, or cleaning away, returning 



