THE BOVINE PORMULA.EY. 701 



(x.) (1.) Blistering ointment — 



Biniodide of mercviry, one pound. 

 Olive oil, one pint. 

 Mix well, and add seven pounds of melted lard. 



(2.) Blistering ointment — 

 Lard, four pounds. 

 Resin, four pounds. 

 Powdered cantharides, one pound. 



(3.) Blistering ointment — 



Powdered cantharides, one part. 

 Venice turpentine, one part. 

 Resin, one part. 

 Palm oil or lard, four parts. 



DIABETES INSIPIDUS. 

 Draughts. 

 The same draughts should be given as those which are prescribed for anaemia. 

 However, it is to be remembered that diabetes insipidus is not commonly met 

 with in the bovine species. In cases of diabetes insipidus the diet should be 

 nutritious and liberal in amount, and in the first instance laxatives should be 

 administered. 



DIAPHORETICS, 

 (i.) Draught — 



Solution of acetate of ammonium, four fluid ounces. 

 Camphor, two drachms- 

 Spirit of nitrous ether, one fluid ounce. 



This draught should be given in a pint of warm gruel. 



(ii.) "Wet pack. 

 This is very efficient as a diaphoretic in the case of cattle, and it is especially 

 recommended as an item of treatment in cases of parturient apoplexy. 



DIARRHCEA. 



(a.) In adults. 

 (i.) Draught — 



Powdered opium, two drachms. 

 Catechu, two drachms. 

 Galls, two drachms. 

 Prepared chalk, one ounce. 



This draught may be given in a pint of warm water twice daily. 



(ii.) Draught — 



Catechu, two drachms. 

 Camphor, two drachms. 

 Powdered bael fruit, two ounces. 

 Powdered opium, two drachms. 

 Mucilage of starch, one pint. 



This draught may be given twice daily. 



