CATARRH, OR COLD 443 



will frequently attack a whole straw-yard of cattle, even 

 in the course of a single night. The first symptoms 

 are a dull and languid appearance, with watery eyes, 

 which are partially closed, and a mucous discharge 

 from the nostrils. These are commonly accompanied 

 by cough and loss of appetite. If neglected, the 

 animal gradually loses flesh, and becomes hide-bound, 

 with a rough, staring coat. 



Causes. — Many causes induce colds ; the generality 

 of these are too well known to require pointing out ; 

 but we may generally remark, that cold springs, which 

 follow mild winters are very conducive to colds. 



Remedies. — Prompt attention to these complaints, 

 as in most others, is most likely to effect a speedy cure, 

 and even to prevent the more serious consequences 

 attendant upon neglected colds. 



In the earlier stages let the animal be placed in a 

 warm situation, and supplied plentifully with warm 

 fluid drinks of gruel, infusion of malt, or linseed. 

 But when the animal manifests chillness and shivering, 

 with coldness of breath, warm stimulating draughts 

 should be o-iven to restore the action of the stomach 



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and intestines. The following draught should be given 

 every eight hours : — 



For drink, the water must always be given a little 

 warmed. If feverish symptoms appear, an ounce of 

 nitre, dissolved in a pint of warm water should be 

 given. 



Sometimes the throat is affected, and the animal 

 experiences a difficulty in swallowing. When this is 



