352 DISEASES OF CATTLE. 



Treatment. They should be dissected out, and the wound dressed 

 with carbolized cosnioliue once a day until healing is completed. 



DEFORMITIES. 



Deformities in the feet of cattle usually consist in overgrowth of horn, 

 generally due to want of wear in animals which are stabled. The hoof 

 may turn inward, outward, or upward, and may give rise to lameness, 

 inability to walk, foul foot, etc. Bulls which are continually stabled, 

 dairy cows also, very frequently have misshapen feet for want of an 

 occasional trimming, which may eventually lead to permanent injury. 



Treatment. Cut the superabundant growth of horn down with saw, 

 knife, or rasp, until the foot assumes its natural form. 



PRICKS AND WOUNDS. 



If an animal suffers with a penetrating wound from prick of fork or 

 nail, the orifice of the wound should be enlarged to permit a free dis- 

 charge of pus; then apply a flaxseed poultice, changing it three times 

 a day until the fever has abated. Keep the animal on a clean floor 

 until all lameness has disappeared. 



If an animal is cut in the foot with barbed wire, piece of glass, or any 

 other substance, dress the wound, after proper cleansing, with carbolic 

 acid solution, 1 ounce to 20 of water. If any uneven edges of horn or 

 skin or lacerated flesh project, trim them off, and in all cases when it can 

 be done a tarred bandage should be applied. This will serve to sustain 

 the cut surfaces in their place, exclude dirt, and protect against flies, 

 maggots, etc. 



When the wound has extended into a joint, surgical treatment may 

 become necessary, which will require the services of an educated veter- 

 inarian. 



Occasionally an animal becomes fastened by the foot in some crevice 

 and sustains severe bruising, wrenching, or fracture of some part of the 

 foot. In such cases cold water packs to the injured member will be of 

 service until the fever and swelling disappear. Afterwards allow the 

 animal rest until the usefulness of the foot is restored. This will be all 

 that is required, unless complications arise. 



