148 CATTLE. 



CANCER. 



The term is often misapplied to tumours of a benign or 

 non-dangerous character. A veterinary surgeon should be 

 consulted as to the nature of the growth, as it may not be 

 necessary to destroy the animal, whilst, on the other hand, keeping 

 it may be a source of loss, and bring a dairy into disrepute. 



CARBUNCLE. 



A malignant boil in which a large amount of tissue is 

 destroyed. 



Treatment. — Only a very bold amateur will attempt the 

 elimination of a carbuncle, as it often needs cutting out with all 

 the corruption or dead flesh upon it which constitutes the bulk 

 of its substance. 



Elliman's is the best of all dressings both before and after 

 operation, as it brings health and vigour to the adjacent 

 parts and helps nature to cast off the slough. 



CATARRH, OR COMMON COLD. 



Causes. — Sudden changes of temperature and impure air, as 

 that in auction byres and aboard ship. 



Tpeatment. — Good nursing is of importance, as common 

 colds have a knack of becoming malignant if neglected. Plenty 

 of linseed gruel and Elliman's applied to the throat, holding 

 the animal's head over a pail of boiling water to which a 

 tablespoonful of turpentine has been added, gives relief. 



CATARRH, MALIGNANT. 



Causes. — Neglected cold, infection (authorities are not agreed 

 as to the latter). 



Treatment. — Stimulants and tonics, steaming the head and 

 liberal diet, drenching with gruel and beer, if no food is taken. 



