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izing the tube before using, and also afterwards in a solution of Conkey's 

 Nox-i-cide Dip and Disinfectant, 1 teaspoonful to 1 pint of water and wash 

 the hands of the milker in the same strength solution before and after 

 milking the cow affected. Twice a day wash the udder with this solution 

 and gently dry by patting it with cheesecloth or dabbing with cotton 

 batting. Apply Conkey's Bag Remedy to all large lumps or sores; or you 

 can use y 2 ounce hyposulphite soda disolved in 1 pint of water. If the scabs 

 are very bad it may be necessary to soak them in a warm solution of Nox- 

 i-cide in order to remove them, and then apply Conkey's Pain Lotion. 



Prevention Be sure to milk the affected cow last and wash the hands 

 thoroughly after milking. Disinfect the quarters thoroughly 

 with Nox-i-cide Dip and Disinfectant as directed on package, and be sure 

 to pour a little Nox-i-cide solution on a cloth and wipe off the udders 

 and teats of all other cows before milking. This will save any chance 

 of the disease spreading to the rest of the herd. 



DEHORNING Dehorning is not a dangerous operation if care is taken 

 to disinfect the wound, and remove all horn dust. A 

 common saw can be used but the regular dehorning instruments sold for 

 the purpose are easier both for the operator and cattle. Be sure to cut 

 close. Dust the wound with Conkey's Healing Powder and it will heal 

 over quickly. 



Prevention Horns can be prevented from growing simply by touching 

 the horn spots of young calves with a stick of caustic potash, 

 during first week, before the horns have a chance to appear. Use tin foil to 

 protect the hands from the caustic pencil, and moisten the point of the pencil 

 in water before applying. Do not get the caustic too wet or it will run 

 down into the eyes. When not in use keep the caustic potash in a bottle, 

 well corked. 



DEPRAVED Cattle sometimes lick and chew stumps, fence boards and 

 APPETITE even filth, and their coats show rough and staring. Usually 

 the cause is some fault of feeding and should be cor- 

 rected as follows: 



Treatment Examine the ration and see if it gives sufficient variety. Be 

 sure that cows have access to salt. See page 46 on mixing 

 stock salt. If the fault is not with the feed the cows need tonic treatment 

 and should have Conkey's Stock Tonic mixed with the regular feed as per 

 directions on package. 



EYES SORE Sore, inflamed eyes are best treated with Conkey's Eye 

 Remedy applied as directed. If inflammation is very bad, 

 treat frequently. This is very soothing and healing. Have barn well lighted, 

 but avoid light directly in the eyes of any animal. 



FOOT ROT Caused by exposure to filthy floors or litter. The symp- 

 FOUL FOOT toms are lameness, then swelling of the foot and leg 

 above the hoof, which comes to a head and breaks at 

 the top of the cleft of the hoof and discharges a fetid, cheesy pus. Some- 

 times there is proud-flesh and the horn or claw separates from the hoof. 



