DISEASES OF CATTLE 147 



Treatment Wash the hoof clean in a solution of Conkey's Nox-i-cide 

 Dip and Disinfectant, 2 teaspoonfuls in a pint of water. Cut 

 away all loose horn, then apply a dressing of bran or flour mixed with the 

 Nox-i-cide Dip and Disinfectant, 1 tablespoonful to 5 of water makes a good 

 proportion for this dressing. Pack this well into the hoof and bandage 

 well, or put the foot in a poultice boot (see cut, page 17). Be sure to 

 keep the cattle on dry clean floors. During treatment keep the diet cool- 

 ing and laxative. It is best to use Cpnkey's Stock Tonic in the feed to 

 keep the system open. 



GARGET This may result from injury, overfeeding or infection 



CAKED BAG through the teat opening, or directly from the blood 

 circulation. Prompt treatment is necessary since the 

 condition may become chronic, destroying the usefulness of the cow. (It 

 does not pay to fuss with chronic garget). The trouble is common with 

 cows just fresh,, the congested state of the udder making it sensitive to 

 cold or other injury when the cow is lying on a chilly, wet or hard floor. 

 The milk stagnates, coagulates, and decomposition sets in. Sometimes 

 pus or tumor-tissue forms, and often the milk-gland tissue in a part or a 

 whole of the udder is permanently injured 



Treatment Separate the sick cow as there is danger of infection. First 

 relieve the feverish condition by a dose of salts (1 pound of 

 Epsom salts in 3 pints of water), about one ounce ginger added would be 

 beneficial. Give this dose once a week for three or four weeks as necessary. 

 Foment the udder three times a day with hot water, dry gently with soft 

 cloth or cotton and apply Conkey's Bag Relief, gently rubbing it in as the 

 friction is also beneficial. Strip the milk away as often as possible, if 

 necessary using a sterilized milking tube (see cut, page 155). Make the 

 cow comfortable with plenty of clean dry bedding. Lighten the grain feed, 

 and give Conkey's Stock Tonic in the feed as directed. See that the cow 

 is not exposed to wet or chilling weather. If there are other complications 

 so that the case does not immediately respond to above treatment, write 

 us full description and we will advise you further. Such consultation and 

 advice is free. 



Prevention Disinfect the hands thoroughly in Nox-i-cide Dip and Disin- 

 fectant solution after handling a cow with garget, or your 

 hands may spread the infection. Look sharply to stable conditions and if 

 there has been an outbreak of garget in the herd go over the whole 

 premises carefully, cleaning and disinfecting with Nox-i-cide Dip and 

 Disinfectant as directed. If possible whitewash also. Keep the cows from 

 wading in any filth or stagnant water. 



GLANDULAR When these appear on udder, neck, etc., they can be 

 SWELLING quickly treated with Conkey's Pain Lotion. This prepara- 



tion is more than a soothing lotion; it is an emolient and 

 when applied externally is absorbed by the tissues and quickly heals them, 

 or you can use Conkey's Absorbent, painting the lump as directed on 

 package. If the animal is out of condition in any way, treat with Conkey's 

 Stock Tonic. 



HEAT Failure to come in heat should be treated first by Conkey's Stock 

 Tonic, which is a special tonic for cows and builds up the health 

 quickly. Increase the natural vigor of the animal and all natural functions 

 follow. If the trouble is not due to low condition, and the animal still fails 

 to come in heat, mix sulphate of iron, 4 ounces, powdered cantharides, 2 

 drams, and make this quantity up into 24 even doses. Give one dose twice 

 a day in bran mash until effective. 



