458 THE STOCK owner's ADVISEE. 



BRONCHITIS. 



Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the bronchial 

 tubes. Causes are similar to those of the horse, exposure to cold, 

 inhalations of smoke, etc. 



Symptoms. — Wheezing, difficult breathing, husky cough, hide- 

 bound, and a starring coat. The muzzle is dry and hot, and the 

 pulse quickened. The cow lies down in this disease. 



Treatment. — Place in a warm, ventilated place. Give 

 nitrous sether, spirits ammo, arom., of each one ounce. Give one 

 pound of sulphate of magnesia. Counter-irritants should be 

 applied over the seat of the bronchial tubes and trachea. The 

 ammoniacal liniment frequently referred to should be applied 

 freely. Fly blisters may be necessary in some cases. 



PNEUMONIA. 



The causes which produce this disease in the cow are identical 

 to those in the horse. The method of examining the lungs 

 proves as effectual in the cow as in the horse. For information, 

 see Pneumonia in the Horse. The muzzle of the cow becomes 

 dry and hot, the breathing quickened, and the elbows r.re 

 turned outward to a greater e^xtent than is shown in the horse. 

 The cow is able to lie on the sternum to a greater extent than 

 the horse. There are other symptoms of this disease in the cow 

 that are similar to those of the horse. 



Treatment. — The treatment should be similar, but with 

 larger doses. The skin being thicker than that of the horse, 

 mustard plasters must be used to a greater extent. For pneu- 

 monia in the cow, a pound of epsom salts is admissible and bene- 

 ficial. 



PLEURISY. 



This disease is similar to the same disease in the equine, and 

 should be diagnosed and treated in a similar manner. 



