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tinged with blood; the basis of the discharge is of a 

 greenish color, not unlike vomicse seen in the lungs of 

 glandered horses and consumptive men. In this condi- 

 tion, the animal will live from two to four days. 



Treatment. — Lance the turgid tongue to relieve con- 

 gestion, and wash the mouth with vinegar, and adminis- 

 ter a slight purgative. One pound of epsom salts in 

 two bottles of water, sweetened with molasses; a little 

 powdered ginger may be added. Allow the animal 

 plenty of cold water to drink, to cool the mouth and 

 tongue, and allow pure air for the beast to breathe. 

 Follow with two drachms, of the sulphate of iron, and 

 an ounce each of ginger, fenugreek and sulphite of soda 

 twice in the day, which will give strength to the body, 

 and purity to the blood. 



Hsematuria. — Blood in the Urine. — This occur- 

 rence is not to be confounded with red water. Coao-u- 

 lated, or congealed blood comes when the first flow of 

 water is discharged, and the remainder of the urine is 

 clear. 



Cause. — ^Blows or other injuries over the region of the 

 kidneys, or from eating the leaves or tops of plants 

 having a powerful diuretic effect, such as some of the 

 yews, cedars and savins. Cows in calf, and mares with 

 foal, will eat what other animals, or what they would not 

 do themselves when in other condition. (See Red Water.) 



Treatment. — Give linseed tea to drink, and slush 

 mashes, and plenty of fluids to drink. No medicine will 

 be required. 



Hair Balls. — These are very common in cattle, and 

 are introduced by the animal licking itself, and swallow- 

 ing the hair. These balls are found after death, and are 

 of various sizes, and thoroughly felted. 



