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DISEASES OF CATTLE. 



Sulphate of iron (copperas) 2 oz. 



Water 1 pt. 



If extensive suppuration and sloughing occurs, apply the follow- 

 ing three times a day :— 



Carbolic acid J oz. 



Glycerine 2 " 



Sweet oil 2 ' 



Prof. Gamgee recommends the following, to be sprinkled on the 

 ulcer : — 



Powdered chalk ■ 4 oz. 



" Charcoal ' '...-.., 1" 



" alum } " 



Sulphate of zinc J " ' 



Mix. 



To protect the spaces between the digits from irritation, from 



dirt, straws, etc., the feet may be bound up, after being dressed with 



bandages of old cotton or linen, as shown in Fig. 961. 



If the udder is affected so as to make milking 



p >. JIM With the hands difficult or painful, the gland may 



vjfllij M8k be emptied by inserting the teat siphon (Fig. 962), 



lifJBBK- without aggravating the pain and inflammation. 



Figs. 963 and 964 show other forms of the teat 



siphon. 



After using the siphon, the following weak 



alkaline solution may be injected to neutralize 



the acidity consequent upon' the morbid action 



within, and to reduce the inflammation. Use a 



small glass or hard rubber syringe, and inject ^ oz. 



into each teat : — 



Carbonate of soda or potash 1 dr. 



Water. 8 oz. 



The greatest possible care should be taken in 

 performing this simple operation. As it is some- 

 Dressing the Hoofs w ^ at delicate, a little practice is necessary to in- 

 sure complete success. ' 

 If the udder is much inflamed, some mild ointment may be 

 rubbed, in upon the outside. Extract of belladonna will also be 

 useful for this purpose, as thus compounded: — 



Extract of belladonna 1 oz. 



Lard ; 6 oz. 



Mix thoroughly, and rub on daily, with as much friction as the 

 animal will bear. 



