14 SPECIAL CATTLE THERAPY 



For local applications over the swollen parotids we 

 have found nothing better than iodin tincture. The 

 first two or three days we paint the entire swelling 

 several times during the day with pure tincture of 

 iodin. Later we make the applications only once daily. 



Since we have been using the foregoing treatment 

 we have had no case with abscess formation, and re- 

 covery is more prompt than with old line treatments. 

 In addition to the above treatment we make it a rule 

 to see to it that a tub or large pail of water is kept 

 constantly before the animal where it can be reached 

 without much effort. A few tablespoonfuls of dilute 

 sulphuric acid are added to each tub of water, for its 

 refrigerant and astringent effect. 



The feed should consist of thin slops and other moist 

 feeds. 



If abscess formation should occur we recommend 

 early incision. We do not pay much attention to the 

 invasion of the parotid gland with the lance ; even 

 when the abscess is lanced directly through the gland 

 substance. Permanent salivary fistula is rare. 



ACTINOMYCOSIS ("Lumpy Jaw") 



Actinomycosis comes to the veterinarian's attention 

 only when it is localized on some exterior portion of 

 the body. Actinomycotic processes of the internal or- 

 gans, such as the lungs for instance, are probably 

 never diagnosed ante-mortem. 



The actinomycotic lesion most frequently seen in 

 practice is in the region of the angle of the lower jaw 

 or in the parotid region. Next in frequency as regards 

 location is that form which involves the tissues lying 

 in the space between the rami of the lower jaw. 



