Chapter XYIL 



-NERVE, SIKTElSr, aktd E"Z"E! DISE3JLSES. 



Apoplexy — Epilepsy — Phrenitis, ob Inflammation op the Brain — Nebvous 

 Debility in Pabtubition — Tetanus, ob Lock- Jaw — Eczema — Hebfes — 

 Foul in the Foot — Foreign Substances in the Eye — Ophthalmia. 



apoplexy. 



TRUE apoplexy is comparatively rare in cattle. The forfn 

 attendant upon parturition, as well as that caused by indiges- 

 tion, have been described in other chapters. 

 Symptoms. — The symptoms of true apoplexy are generally sud- 

 den and severe. The animal suddenly drops insensible and motion- 

 less, and dies in a state of coma, unless relieved immediately. 



Treatment. — Bleed from the jugular vein (see page 191) in the 

 first stages, and give a strong purgative like the following : — 



Epsom salts *. . . . '. .12> to 16 oz. 



Gentian 1 oz. 



Ginger 1 " 



Water i . . 2 qts. 



With this give injections of soap and water. 



EPILEPSY. 



This is rarely curable. The main symptoms are severe convul- 

 sions, with coma and foaming at the mouth. Dash cold water over 

 the head and face. Little else can be done. 



PHRENITIS, OR INFLAMMATION OF THE BRAIN. 



This is riot often met with as an idiopathic disease. . It is usually 

 due to injuries of the head, overdriving, heat, indigestion, plethora, 

 and the like. 



Symptoms. — There is a wild expression of the countenance, hur- 

 ried breathing, and disinclination to move, with stupor. Furious 

 . delirium follows, and the animal rushes frantically, about. Such a 

 paroxysm may be followed by comparative quiet. 



Treatment. — Apply cold water or ice to the head. Give the 



following purgative • 



Glauber's salts , '. .12 to 16 oz. 



Croton oil 20 to 30 drops. 



Gentian 1 oz. 



Ginger. .1 " 



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