4 ]IuRNED CATTLE. 



is. After all, the age as denoted by the Iiotd can 

 only be calculated in the Cow, These rings do 

 not begin to appear in the Ox or Bull until the 

 animal is five years old, and then they are fre- 

 quently too confused to be accurately counted. 



When in health, a softness of the skin, and a 

 glossy appearance of the hair, not only indicates 

 present health, but a disposition to thrive; while 

 a hard dry skin clinging to the ribs, and a star- 

 ing in every direction, show that there is some- 

 thing wrong in the constitution, and that it will 

 be labor in vain to attempt to fatten suclf a 

 beast, for your own interest, you should put 

 your. beast in good condition, and keep it in con- 

 dition. 



ON THE DISEASES OF HORNED CATTLE. 



Inflammation: — Inflammation is the most fre- 

 quent diseased condition to which neat Cattle 

 are subject. External imflammation is known by 

 the part being swollen, tender and hotter, than 

 in its natural state; in garget or downfall of the 

 udder^ which is an imflammation of one or more 



