CATTLE. 



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good rubbing of Elliman's under the jaw affords relief to the 

 urgent symptoms while the iodide is allowed to take effect. 



AMAUROSIS, OR GLASS EYE* 



Cause. — Pressure on the deep-seated origin of the optic 

 nerves. Blows and falls may account for this condition, and it 

 may not be permanent, though it is generally so. 



Treatment.— Brisk purgatives, and Elliman's appHed to the 

 back of the head for a month at intervals of a few days. 



ANTHRAX, 



Cause. — The Anthrax bacillus. 



Treatment. — None may be attempted, as the law requires 

 notice to be given to the police. 



Prevention. — Burning of all carcases, and thorough disin- 

 fection of buildings, and destruction of bedding. 



ANTHRAX, SYMPTOMATIC. 



The above is the scientific name fjiven to what is known in 



different parts of the country as 



QUARTER ILL, BLACK LEG, POOK, BLOD STRUCK, 



&c*, &c. 



It differs from anthrax in the fact that the specific bacillus 

 has not been found after death, but is equally fatal. 



Prevention. — A very general belief is entertained in the 

 efficacy of setons, despite the ridicule cast upon the practice 

 of using them by scientists who liave nothing better to offer 

 in their place. (See Setons, page 170.) 



APHTHA. 



Thrush in the mouth or aphtha is a mild form of inflamma- 

 tion in the lining membrane of the mouth, bringing up a crop 

 of little bladders, which break and leave the mouth sore. 



