306 Diseases of Cattle. 



disease may be, it has been conclusively shown that it disap- 

 pears by cultivation of the infected district. 



As the milk of poor and underfed animals is always much 

 more dangerous than that of well fed ones, a full diet and 

 tonics are clearly demanded in all cases where the trembles 

 have showed themselves. 



RHEUMATISM— FELON. 



This disease has already been spoken of as it affects the 

 horse, and the symptoms and treatment in cattle are substan- 

 tially the same. (See page 178). 



The advantages of blisters are conspicuous, and their use 

 should not be neglected. Nitrate of potash (saltpeter) should 

 be given to the ox in larger doses than to the horse, say two 

 ounces twice a day ; and a purge, half a pound to a pound 

 of sulphate of magnesia (epsom salts) is preferable to aloes. 



Cows, when suffering from rheumatism, will often lie down 

 and refuse to rise. In such cases repeated change of bedding 

 is absolutely necessary. The animal must be kept dry, clean 

 and warm. The inflamed joints should be wrapped in dry 

 flannel, and protected from injury. 



Rheumatism in cattle is more apt than in any other ani- 

 mal to pass into suppuration and sloughing of the joint, 

 causing what is sometimes called " bustian foul.'' This con- 

 dition is incurable, and when it occurs the animal should be 

 slaughtered at once, to put it out of its misery. 



Treatment. — Of several plans of treatment specially 



adapted to cattle we may mention that by sulphur. This drug 



has an old and probably just reputation for chronic cases. 



No. 351. Flour of sulphur, 8 oz. 



Ginger, 2 oz. 



Give in gruel every third day. 



Small doses of turpentine combined with an alkali have 

 also received praise in responsible quarters, as : — 



