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and in mild cases, give an ounce of spirits of turpentine 

 and one-half pint of raw linseed oil. Keep the animal 

 moving and pour cold water on the loins. When relief 

 comes, administer a purgative. 



In severe cases tap the left side (paunch) with a 

 slender knife or a trocar. Tap at a point equidistant 

 from the point of the hip, the last rib, and the spinal 

 column. 



TEAT TROUBLES. 



Hard Milkers. Hard milking is caused by too small 

 an opening in the teat. Enlarge the opening by using a 

 teat bistoury when the cow is in full flow of milk. 



Sore or Chapped Teats. Due to exposure to cold, 

 wet weather and rough handling. Treat with lard or 

 vaseline. 



Warts. May be removed by applying lunar caustic. 



Closed or Obstructed Teats. Caused by injury or 

 clotted milk. Keep open by inserting a milk tube. 



Leaky Teats. Prevent unusual distention by milking 

 three or four times daily. If this is not sufficient, a fairly 

 tight fitting bandage, like the finger of a glove, may be 

 placed around the teat. 



STRINGY OR ROPEY MILK. 



This is due to certain species of bacteria which find 

 their way into the udder through the teats. These bac- 

 teria are associated with filth and the trouble must be 

 overcome by keeping cows away from filthy places. 

 This trouble should not be confused with garget. 



BLOODY MILK. 



This is usually due to an injury to the udder. Bathe 

 the udder with hot water and apply lard. 



