206 FOOD FOR PLANTS 



First for Horses. When horses have chills, or have 

 taken cold, or have colic, 15-20 drops of Aconite in a 

 teacup of warm water will start perspiration, and if 

 the horses are kept heavily blanketed, if the ailments 

 are not more than ordinary, they will come out of 

 them in good condition. 



For Cattle. When cows get chilled, and if for any 

 reason after dropping calves, the cows appear to 

 shake, 15 drops of Aconite in a teacup of warm water 

 will start perspiration, and if the cows are kept well 

 blanketed, they will come out of the trouble without 

 further treatment, unless the ailments are more than 

 usual. 



For Calves. A disease which has killed many fine 

 young animals, even under the best conditions, is 

 known as "scours." Vincent's cure in this case is a 

 teaspoonful of Essence of Peppermint in half a tea- 

 cup of warm water. This is to be administered after 

 feeding night and morning, and is almost a certain 

 cure, having saved the lives of many valuable 

 calves. 



For Sheep. A disease known as "stretches," 

 caused by some stoppage in the bowels, can be fre- 

 quently remedied by raising the sheep by its hind 

 legs and holding it in that position for some minutes. 

 In nine cases out of ten, a permanent cure is effected. 

 This is worth remembering on account of many 

 sheep having died from this cause. 



