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rise, as in this condition she will not be able to swallow on 

 account of the paralysis of the pneumogastric nerve. Medicine 

 poured into her while in this condition is likely to pass to the 

 lungs and prove speedily fatal. If given early rather more than 

 an ordinary dose of physic may be beneficial. To a large cow 

 give about a pound and a half of epsom salts with a 

 pint of molasses and an ounce of ginger. Dilute before giving 

 with at least two quarts of warm water. Stimulants are usually 

 indicated and as often as every twenty-four hours give 

 half an ounce of carbonate of ammonia dissolved in a pint of 

 water, or four ounces of alcohol. The application of a bag filled 

 with snow or pounded ice to the head in the region of the horns 

 is advisable, and the rest of the body should be kept covered with 

 blankets. It is well to cover the cow with a large blanket wrung 

 out of hot water and outside of it a dry blanket. The urine is 

 usually retained and it must be drawn to avoid serious conse- 

 quences. The milk should be frequently stripped and the udder 

 kept empty. The longer death is delayed the better the prospects 

 of recovery, provided the cow is well cared for. 



