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ment. The interstitial fonn may terminate in abscesses and 

 gangrene. The replacement of the glandular tissue by fibrous 

 tissue in one or more quarters is not uncommon. Death seldom 

 occurs. 



The preventive treaiment consists in avoiding conditions 

 that may favor or cause an inflammation of the gland. Ani- 

 mals that have highly developed mammary glands should be fed 

 a light diet just before and following parturition. Following 

 parturition, a dose of Epsom or Glauber's salts may be given. 

 If the young does not take all the milk, the udder should be 

 milked out as clean as possible. ]\Iassaging the udder by knead- 

 ing or stroking may be practised. 



The following treatment is recommended: The application 

 of a thick coating of antiphlogistin once or twice daily is a 

 useful remedy. If the udder becomes badly swollen, it should 

 be supported with a bandage. Extensive inflammation may be 

 treated by the application of cold in the form of packs of cracked 

 ice. Irrigating the gland wath a four per cent water solution 

 of boric acid is an important treatment for certain forms of 

 mammitis. Abscess formation or suppuration should be 

 promptly treated by opening and treating the abscesses. If 

 gangrene occurs, it may be necessary to remove a part, or the 

 whole of the udder. 



The giving of milk discolored with blood may be treated by 

 applying camphorated ointment twice daily. 



Sore and Warty Teats. — Irritation to the teats by filth, cold, 

 moisture and injuries cause the skin to become inflamed, sore 

 and scabby. 



Preventive treatment is the most satisfactory. Sore teats 

 may be treated by applying the following ointment after each 

 milking: vaseline ten parts and oxide of zinc one part. Pendu- 

 lous warts may be clipped off with a sharp pair of scissors. 

 Castor oil applied to the w^art daily by rubbing may be used 

 for the removal of flat warts. 



