7+ Diseases of Cattle. 



abomastim or rennet, under no consideration should med- 

 icine be given otherwise than in fluid form, so that it ma}- 

 pass freely and quickly from one stomach to another. Ad- 

 ministering medicines in powdered form to cattle, instead 

 of its finding its way into any of the stomachs, it is very 

 likely to break through the platform at the bottom of the 

 gullet, not only loosing the efficacy of the medicine but 

 destroying the life of the animal. Therefore, we caution, 

 never give the ox or cow medicines in a solid form. 



The ox or the cow do not, even under the most severe 

 forms of disease, exhibit that same amount of fever, irri- 

 tation, and loss of appetite, which is shown in the horse 

 when attacked with the same disease. Not until the dis- 

 ease has made considerable progress, does the ox or cow 

 show distressed symptoms of disease; so much is this the 

 case, that the (Owners fail to see any thing wrong. This 

 is by far the greatest dilificulty in the successful treatment 

 of diseases of cattle. Not getting or applying the reme- 

 dies at an early stage of the affection. A closer attention, 

 and more careful observation on the part of the farmers, 

 is almost demanded. 



The farmer will find it to his interests to observe the 

 following: If there is even a very slight grating sound in 

 the wind-pipe, v;hich can be readily detected by placing 

 the ear to the throat, the animal should have immediate 

 attention, and if given the proper treatment will be well in 

 a few days; whereas, if left to itself, serum is exuded, and 

 debility, weakness, and even death may follow. There- 

 fore we will say, study the sounds of the wind-pipe, both 

 in the sick and well animal, and you will not only perfect 

 your knowledge in this particular, but we can assure you 

 it will not be an idle study; for in a short time, you will 



