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shows a tendency to remain undisturbed in his nest. There is 

 Httle disposition to get around, to eat, or to make any efforts of any 

 kind. If untreated the condition becomes gradually worse and 

 death may occur in a few days. 



Treatment. — The proper treatment of this disease consists in 

 attention to the underlying cause. This will usually be found to be 

 some form of intestinal disease, either an inflammation of the 

 stomach and bowels or the presence of intestinal worms. This 

 condition must be corrected, and then, as a rule, the jaundice will 

 disappear of its own accord. 



For the purpose of clearing up the congestion and inflammation 

 of the bile vessels, as well as clearing out the irritants which may 

 be present in the bowel, there are no agents more efficient than 

 calomel and castor oil: 10 to 15 gr. of calomel, followed by a full 

 dose of oil, wiU sweep out irritating substances in the bowel and 

 reduce the inflammation of the bile vessels. These agents will 

 also restore the flow of bile into the intestines and re-establish 

 digestion and appetite. 



Another agent which I have found most efficient in the treat- 

 ment of jaundice, not only in the hog but in other animals as well, 

 is chionanthus. This is a vegetable drug, and has a most favorable 

 influence upon inflammation of the bile-passages and also upon 

 inflammation of the small intestine. The best available prepara- 

 tion of this remedy is the Specific Medicine Chionanthus, put up 

 by Lloyd Bros., of Cincinnati, Ohio. Given in doses of 15 to 30 

 drops every three hours for several doses it restores normal con- 

 ditions in a manner equalled by no other remedy. It may well be 

 called the "vegetable calomel," and has a decided advantage over 

 the latter drug in that it is not in the least irritating. An excellent 

 remedy to follow the use of chionanthus or calomel in these cases is 

 magnesium sulphate. This should be given in doses of about J to 

 1 ounce, and repeated daily for several days. 



The diet in these cases should be light and of a sloppy nature for 

 a few days. All coarse, dry food should be withheld and soft bran 

 mashes and like foods given. Plenty of water should be provided 

 and the animal kept in warm, comfortable quarters which are well 

 Ughted and well ventilated. With proper treatment the majority 

 of the cases will recover. 



