158 CATTLE. 



Tpeatment. — Poulticing is generally recommended but is 

 not always practicable, while it is at all times very troublesome. 

 When carried out efficiently it is not nearly so effectual as 

 Elliman's, which in the early stage will disperse the inflammation 

 altogether, and if matter is already formed, will draw it to a 

 head instead of letting it under-run the hoof. It is also the 

 best application when the enlargement has broken. It keeps 

 out deleterious organisms and promotes healthy granulations. 

 {See Wounds, page 172.) 



SORE FEET. 



Causes. — These are brought about by two opposite causes, 

 namely too much exercise by taking long journeys on hard 

 roads, and too little by remaining tied up and getting no 

 healthy action or sound growth of the horn. The foot grows 

 to an excessive length in tied-up cows and with bulls which 

 have to be kept shut up, but it becomes of inferior quality and 

 soreness results. 



Treatment. — Soak the feet in a strong solution of burnt 

 alum. Rub the coronets with Elliman's, as the latter will induce 

 a growth of stronger horn. When the foot has grown to an 

 excessive length it should be fairly rasped down. 



Prevention. — More time on the road when journeys have to 

 be performed, and daily exercise for those animals which have 

 to be kept in. A few minutes' rest in the yard, or even being 

 out on the road, has a beneficial effect in hardening the feet 

 and upon the secretion of joint oil, and general health. 



FEET, ULCERS OR 



Besides foul or loo above mentioned, the heels of cattle are 

 liable to ulcers of an indolent character, from which an offensive 

 odour is evolved. 



Cause. — Injuries from treading on stones and stubs in the 

 ground or other outward violence to the soft parts. 



Treatment. — Wash clean and apply Elliman's with a feather 

 on the ragged surfaces daily. This will soon cause them to put 

 on a healthy appearance. 



