CHAPTER II. 

 DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS. 



1. Sore Throat. 



Causes. — The causes are similar to those of catarrh, only 

 the throat being the weaker part, the disease settles there 

 instead of elsewhere. 



Symptoms. — There is swelling and soreness around the 

 throat, and the animal holds its head and neck poked out. 

 When it coughs it seems to try to save itself all it can. The 

 animal is dull, eats very little, and when drinking the water 

 runs out through the nose. 



Treatment. — Give 



Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre J4 pound. 



Sulphur l A pound. 



Powdered Alum % pound. 



Mix thoroughly and give a small teaspoonful on the 

 tongue with a spoon three times a day. As well as giving 



Fig. 77. — Shropshire Breed. 



the powder rub the throat three times a day with white lini- 

 ment Feed soft food raised high, so it will not have to bend 



