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• DISEASES OF CATTLE. 



■- on, and in some cases the ani- 



mal succumbs to rupture of the 

 stomach. 



Treatment. — The object is to 

 arrest the process of fermenta- 

 tion, and promote the .proper 

 functions of the rumen. 

 _=___. Give as soon as possible — 



Aqua ammonia . 1 oz. 



Essence of ginger J oz. 



Cold water ; 1 qt. 



Fig. 1013.— Section ol Lymphatic Gland. _ , . . 



From two to four ounces of 



a, a, Fibrous tissue that forms the exterior; _^„„_4.;„ „„:..:i._ „r „_.»,__:_ »-,_., 

 b, b, Superficial vasa inferentla; c, c, Larger aromatic Spirits of ammonia may 

 alveoli, near the surface; d, d, Smaller alveoli be- substituted for the aqua am- 

 of the interior; e, e, Fibrous walls of the al- 

 veoli, monia. 



Or — 



Chloride of lime * d'- 



Powdered ginger 1 oz. 



Water. 1 pt. 



Fig. 1014.— Simple Lymphatic Gland. 



Fig. 1015.— Hoven. 



a, Capsule, with sections of lymphat- 

 ics, d, d, passing through it; b, Lacu- 

 nar and intercommunicating passages, 

 permeated by the lymph, and forming 

 the superficial lymph path ; c, Nucleus, 

 or medullary portion, with section of 

 blood vessels in the center. 



Put the lime into a mortar, add a 

 teaspoqnful or two of -water, and rub 

 the mixture down to a creamy con- 

 sistency. Add the rest of the water 

 during agitation, and quickly pour 

 into the vessel from which it is to be given. 



Armatage claims that the sulphites of soda, in doses from 1 to 

 2 oz., will effectually arrest tympanitis due to disorder of the rumen, 

 and render an operation unnecessary. 



Linseed oil, as an aperient to remove offending material, may be 

 given, after the urgent symptoms have been relieved. 



When the above do not remove the distension, it is necessary 

 to withdraw the confined gas by mechanical means. 



