CATTLE. 167 



MANGE. 



Cause. — A parasite similar to that causing the disease in dogs 

 and other animals. 



Treatment. — Sulphur is a specific. The best means of 

 applying it is to mix it with some fatty matter of an 

 inexpensive kind, the proportion being only a matter of 

 convenience. One part to seven of cheap petroleum jelly is a 

 good working ointment. Repeat twice. 



MILK FEVER, 



There are many theories as to the cause of milk fever, but 

 the real cause is still unknown. 



That it more often occurs in deep milkers and at the third 

 or subsequent birth, is a matter of common knowledge, and it is 

 less frequent in the "butcher breeds" or meat makers. 



Treatment. — The most successful appears to be that in which 

 sedatives are employed. Doses of half-an-ounce of bromide of 

 potassium and half-ounces of chloral should be given at 

 intervals of two hours in two pounds of treacle, if the animal 

 is conscious; if not, half-ounce doses of chloral in half-pint of' 

 water must be given per rectum. The whole length of the 

 spine needs stimulating with Elliman's. Application of the 

 latter restores the functions of the spinal cord. The animal 

 should be turned night and morning to avoid bed sores, and 

 well supported in its brisket by means of sacks of straw. 



Prevention. — It is believed by many persons that cows are 

 less liable to it for being kept on oat-straw and hay for six 

 weeks before calving. Occasional aperient doses should be given 

 prior to calving. 



MILK MADNESS, 



Delirium or frenzy following on sudden deprivation of the 

 calf, or chilling winds checking the secretion of milk. 



Treatment. — Bleed from the jugular vein, give a dose of 

 bromide of potassium or chloral {see Milk Fever), and by 

 good nursing and suitable food endeavour to bring back the milk. 



