61 HOllXED CATTLT^. 



dry and from all danger of getting dirt and 

 gravel in. When the wound begins to look 

 healthy, apply the tincture of Aloes and Myrrh, 

 until perfectly relieved, and give a gentle pur- 

 gative. 



TO DRY A COW OF HER MILK. 



The be«t time to dry cows is whilst feeding 

 dry feed. A good dose of physic and after it has 

 operated, foUow with an astringent drink, will 

 generally settle the business. Six drachms of 

 alum dissolved in 1 pint water, is a dose. The 

 cow should be milked clean when the astrin- 

 gent is given; feed on dry food for a few days. 

 Should the udder get very hard in a few days, 

 milk clean and give another astringent drink, 

 and the third may be given if necessary. 



THE MANGE. 



This is a troublesome disease among cattle, 

 at times the itching torments the beast wonder- 

 fully; causing the cow to fall off in her milk, 



