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Tie the animal securely in a close stall, shutting out most of the light 
and much of the air. Give light, nutritious, condensed food. When a 
rabid animal has been in a herd, belladonna should be given daily for ten 
or twelve days to each animal asa protection against possible infection. 
For further information, see the article on Hydrophobia in the Horse. 
LOCK-JAW. 
This may result from some general disorder of the stomach, or from 
injuries (see Lock-jaw in the Horse for detailed causes, noting those to 
which cattle are subject). 
Symptoms. 
afterward grows more marked; fixed, inflamed eyes; hind legs stiff; walk- 
ing difficult and awkward; quick and labored breathing, the breath being 
hot; neck and ears very stiff; finally, the whole body is stiff; copious sweats; 
At first, only some stiffness in the gait, jaws and neck, which 
the general spasm may increase every twelve or twenty-four hours for some 
time, and then slowly abate, become less regular, and finally disappear; or 
may grow more violent until a very severe one results in death. 
TREATMENT. 
eral condition, give ten drops of camphor every twenty minutes zx the first 
stages until warmth returns to the system. Belladonna is invaluable after 
For cases occasioned by cold or wet, or depressed gen- 
camphor, given every hour until the jaws become less rigid, when the 
interval between doses should be increased. If constipation be present, 
give nux vomica every four or six hours, or in alternation with belladonna. 
Constipation is further relieved by injections of warm water and soap. If 
inflammation occurs, give a few doses of aconite, following with the 
remedy next demanded by the symptoms mentioned above. If injuries be 
the cause, give arnica, alone or in alternation with belladonna, aconite or. 
nux vomica, every one, two, three or four hours, according to urgency. 
Between the paroxysms, the jaws being relaxed, offer food that is easily 
digested, such as gruel, boiled turnips and oats, mashes of boiled grain and 
bran. Should the animal be unable to eat for some time, clear out the 
bowels by an injection of tepid water, and inject oatmeal-gruel. For 
further equally important information, select such as is obviously applicable 
to the ox from that given on Lock-jaw in the Horse. 
CONVULSIONS.—FITS. 
This disorder, not common in the ox, may occur in young, well-fed 
cattle, especially when excited by over-exertion or heat. When it has 
once occurred, a recurrence is more liable to ensue. 
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