APPENDIX A 



Synopsis of Diseases, their Recognition and 

 ' First Aid ' Treatment 



817. Abortion. 



Casting the foetus ; premature birth. 



Accidental, from injury ; also infectious. 

 Isolate aborting animal, disinfect both animals and premises. 

 Give animals carbolic acid and chlorate of potash as preventives. 



818. Abscess. 



Circumscribed swelling containing matter or pus. 

 Hot and cold water dressings ; poultices, and blisters. 

 Open with knife when ready. 



819. Acari — Mites. 



Parasites causing skin irritatioa and itching, like mange and scab. 

 Wash with solution of phenyle or carbolic preparations. 



820. Actinomycosis. 



Wooden tongue, caused by the ray fungus ; affects tongue and jaw. 

 To be scarified and dressed with iodide preparations. 



821. Acidity of the Stomach. 



Sour stomach. 

 Give alkalies. 

 Bicarbonate of soda, potash, lime or chalk. 



822. After Pains. 



Heaving or straining after parturition. 

 Give dose of laudanum, chloral hydrate, and mild laxatives. 



823. Amaurosis. 



Blindness ; paralysis of optic nerve, with dilated pupil. 

 Incurable. 



824. Angle Berries. 



Warts. 

 Remove with knife, hot iron, or ligature ; dress antiseptically. 



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