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turned over several times a day. After calving, most cases 



gradually regain the use of their limbs ; but when this is not 



the case, or they gain too slowly, the following may be used 



with every prospect of prompt advantage : — 



No. 366. Powdered mix vomica, 



Sulphate of iron, each 2 drachms. 



Give in a pint or two of gruel, twice a day. 



Mustard should be well rubbed in over the loins, and the 

 animal forced to rise on her feet as soon as she is able — • 

 which she is often by no means willing to do. 



The older veterinarians were accustomed to give to all 

 cows, after calving, what they called a " cleansing drink," on 

 the ground that it prevented milk fever and other illnesses. 

 The modern school does not approve of these, believing that 

 they are generally needless and sometimes hurtful, by bring- 

 ing on irritation of the bowels, or by weakening the animal. 

 We give two of the least objectionable of these drinks, which, 

 being warm and stimulating, are not out of place in con- 

 ditions of unusual debility : — 



No. 367. Powdered aniseed, 



" myrrh, 

 " allspice, 

 " cummin seed, each, 1 oz. 



To be stirred in a quart of warm gruel, for a drench. 



No. 368. Soap, 



Spermaceti, 



Powdered ginger, of each, ^ oz. 



Aniseed, in powder, 



Carraway seed, " of each, 1 oz. 



Molasses, 4 oz. 



Give in a quart of warm gruel. 



It is sufficient, however, to prevent constipation, if present, 

 and to cleanse the vagina by an antiseptic wash if the dis- 

 charge is foul. For the first we recommend : — 



No. 369. Sulphate of magnesia, -| lb. 



Ground aniseed, 1 oz. 



Olive oil, 6 oz. 



Give in a pint of gruel, and repeat daily, if needed. 



