DISEASES OF CATTLE 151 



tube and the hands of the operator in some of this same strength solution. 

 Treat each teat by inserting the sterile milking 'tube and slowly inflate 

 until the air bubbles out. The above regular appliances can be bought 

 for the purpose but in an emergency a satisfactory practical substitute 

 is a bicycle pump connected with what is known as a wash bottle, which 

 is nothing more than a tightly stoppered bottle, fitted with a long 

 and a short glass tube, containing a strong Nox-i-cide solution, say 1 

 ounce of Nox-i-cide Dip and Disinfectant to 5 ounces of water, or about 

 2 tablespoonfuls to a glass of water. The air is sterilized by being pumped 

 through this solution, since it enters the wash-bottle by a tube running below 

 the surface of the antiseptic solution, and is forced through this wash before 

 it can escape by the short tube. When the quarter being treated is fully 

 distended, carefully withdraw the milking tube, pinching the teat to prevent 

 the gas or air from escaping, and tie the end of the teat with a strip of 

 Y-2. inch muslin or tape. These tapes should not be left on long enough to 

 destroy circulation but should come off in an hour or so. Keep the cow 

 upright, and not on her side; if necessary proo with bolsters of chaff or 

 straw. Do not rub the udder or attempt to milk it; leave it alone for 

 18 to 24 hours. In most cases the cow regains consciousness soon after the 

 operation, rises and commences eating. She should then be fed very care- 

 fully, light, easily digested food, with Conkey's Stock Tonic mixed with it 

 according to directions. For several days she should be milked very lightly, 

 or milk fever conditions may come back. 



Prevention Do not let a cow that is due to calve get into over-fat con- 

 dition. Especially if it is her third calf, watch out. Have Con- 

 key's Stock Tonic on hand and during the last six weeks before calving 

 give the doses regularly as directed. This is the best possible treatment 

 for preventing the various troubles so common at calving. Conkey's Stock 

 Tonic keeps the organs active and the system open. It gives the cow 

 vigor and makes her calf more sturdy. During the last weeks keep all 

 grain out of the ration, but give bran every day. Let the cow exercise freely, 

 A little extra care just at this critical time will often save heavy losses later. 



MILKING Bloody milk treat as suggested ^\ -^ 



TROUBLES under that head. Leaking milk \Aj 



from the teat is simplest treated \r\ ^^ 

 by putting on rubber bands 1 inch up from the f2\ 



end of the teat, tight enough to close the teat but \J/ 



rot too tight for circulation. These ban^s can - 

 easily be removed when milking. \j Q 



Hard milking is usually corrected by teat ^-. v /\ 

 dilators or plugs, but as a last resort get a veter- 

 inarian to slit the teat, using a bistuory, properly 

 sterilized for the operation. 



Ropy or stringy milk is often traced to bac- Bacterium lacti viscosus, 

 teria from bad water. Sometimes it is caused by whlch cause stnn *y milk 

 indigestion, in which case physic the cow, change 



the feed and give */ 2 ounce granular hyposulphite of soda in the feed or 

 drinking water, night and morning. Look after the water supply, as it may 

 cause infection. Disinfect the cow stable with Conkey's Nox-i-cide Dip 

 and Disinfectant. Clean up, and if possible whitewash, and get more sun- 

 light into the stable. Keep the udder washed clean, using Conkey's Nox-i- 

 side Dip and Disinfectant in the wash water. 



Shrinking of the milk flow is usually due to faulty feeding. Read care- 

 fully pages 35-40. To insure full value from feed, mix with it Conkey's Stock 



