332 Diseases of Cattle, 



teen) will often prove a very efficient means of restoring 

 consciousness. 



The paralysis is liable to remain after the other symptoms 

 have disappeared, and indeed the cow may fancy she cannot 

 rise when she is perfectly able to do so. The application of 

 the firing iron to the loins will be sure to start her in mo- 

 tion, if she is able, and to benefit her by counter irritation if 

 she is not. 



In cases of inflammation of the womb and surroundings, 

 where the attack comes on three or four days after calving, 

 the following is an excellent laxative, alterative and sedative 

 combined : — 



No. 376. Calomel, ^ drachm. 



Laudanum, 2 oz. 



Castor oil, 1 pound. 



Mix with hot water and molasses, and give four doses, at intervals of 

 two or three hours. 



In the apoplectic form of the disease, when there is in- 

 tense nervous excitement and violent cramp of the muscles 

 of the hind quarters, chloral has been found to be of great 

 benefit : — 



No. 377. Hydrate of chloral, 



Powdered sugar, each 2 oz. 



'Mix in a quart of warm water, and repeat in two hours unless quiet 

 is produced. 



Another useful formula in this phase of the disease, when 



the period of excitement is followed by exhaustion and 



stupor, is given by Mr. Finlay Dun : — 



No. 387. Spirits of turpentine, 1 to 2 oz. 



Carbonate of ammonia, J oz. 



Give in a quart of cold gruel. 



