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head held firmly on the ground, take hold of the growth with 

 a small hook, or anything that you can hold it with and draw 

 it out far enough to get under it with a pair of scissors and 

 clip it off. There is usually very little bleeding or trouble 

 with it afterward. Bathe with new milk once a day, wipe dry 

 and apply the eye wash. 



4. Sore or Inflamed Eyes. 



Causes. — Cold or injury will cause it. 



Symptoms. — Tears run freely. The eyes are very weak 

 and red looking, and if not relieved a scum soon forms over 

 the sight. 



Treatment. — Bathe well twice a day with new milk or 

 lukewarm water, and each time after bathing wipe dry and 

 apply the eye wash. 



5. Cataract. 



This is very rarely met with in cattle, and for information 

 regarding it refer to Part II., as the causes, symptoms and 

 treatment are the same as those of the horse. 



6. Injuries to the Eyelids. 



This may occur in many ways. A kick from a horse, a 

 hook from a cow, or catching on something may cause it. 



Treatment. — If torn much stitch them up with a wound 

 sewing needle and carriage trimmers' twine, which is the best 

 for this work. Treat afterward by bathing with new milk or 

 lukewarm water and applying the eye wash. Do this twice a 

 day and it will soon heal and the stitches will work out 

 themselves. 



