ii60 DISEASES OP CATTLE. 



(Saccharomyces albicans). It is easily removed by rubbing with 

 powdered borax, but inasmuch as other colonies are likely to start 

 either in the mouth or lower down in the pharynx, gullet, or stomach, 

 it is well to give a dose of one-half dram of hyposulphite of soda in 

 water day by day for several days. 



Rickets is not a common disease in calves, and comes on, if at all, 

 later than those we have been considering. It consists in softening 

 and friability of the bones from a deficiency of lime salts, and appears 

 to be mainly connected with an inherited weakness of constitution, 

 unsuitable feeding, cold, close, damp buildings, microbian infection, 

 and other conditions inimical to health. The prevention and treat- 

 ment of rickets consists essentially in the improvement of the diges- 

 tion and general health; hence sunshine, open air, exercise, nourish- 

 ing food, and tonics are indicated. 



