802 DISEASES OF CATTLE. 



The following injection may be used in connection with the 

 foregoing : — 



Olive oil 1 pt. 



Spirits of turpentine 2 oz. 



Linseed mucilage 1 pt. 



During convalescence give tonics and keep the animal quiet. 



NERVOUS DEBILITY IN PARTURITION. 



This is frequently confounded with parturient apoplexy and 

 metro-peritonitis, but can be readily distinguished by the entire 

 absence of high fever or coma. There is more or less constipation, 

 but the appetite and spirits do not seem to be impaired. The cow 

 remains in a natural position of rest (Fig '1054). 



Fig. 1054.— Nervous Debility. 



Treattkent.— Give a mild purgative and warm injections. After 

 the bowels have acted, put the cow in a warm stable, and cover the 

 body. Give; sloppy but nutritious food, and remove the milk 

 frequently. 



TETANUS, or lockjaw. 



This is an uncontrollable spasmodic contraction of the volun- 

 tary muscles. So many impressions are thrown upon the motor 

 nerves by the excitation of the spinal cord, and these follow one 

 another so rapidly, that spasm results. 



It may assume a local or a general form. In the one case, the 

 spasmodic action is limited to one part of. the body, as the jaws ; in 

 the other, it extends to a part or the whole of the trunk. 



