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quarter will again secrete milk. In others a fibrous mass may 

 develop following such an attack, or an abscess may result, 

 which fills the udder with pus and finally discharges either 

 through the teat or through an opening in the side of the 

 udder. 



Treatment of such severe cases must be prompt and thorough, 

 or permanent injury, as described, will result. The cow suffers 

 great pain from the weight of the udder. A special udder 

 support should be on hand, or a sheet passed around the body 

 to support the weight of the udder. Under this support next 

 to the udder may be packed soft rags, which are kept as hot 

 as the animal will endure by pouring on hot water every few 

 minutes for an hour or two. At the end of this time the udder 

 may be dried and thoroughly rubbed and kneaded for some 

 time. At this stage an application of antiphlogistine can be 

 made with advantage. This material is warmed until soft by 

 placing the can in warm water. It is then applied in a layer 

 about one fourth inch thick, with the teats protruding so the 

 milk may be drawn. A layer of cotton is then applied over 

 the antiphlogistine, and the udder support put in place. In 

 about twenty-four hours the material loosens and may be re- 

 moved. If the inflammation is still present, a second applica- 

 tion should be made. 



If it is impossible to apply antiphlogistine, the udder may 

 be packed in ice, which is replenished as fast as it melts and 

 allowed to remain several hours. In the beginning of any 

 treatment for a severe attack of inflammation of the udder a 

 drench should be given containing 1 to 1^ pounds of Epsom 

 salts. One ounce of saltpeter (potassium nitrate) is also 

 given to stimulate the action of the kidneys, and may be con- 

 tinued for several days. 



