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and simple remedy for a diseased udder is to pump it lull of air. 

 This can be accomplished with an ordinary ljic\'cle pump. After 

 some air has been pumped in, the cow's udder should be worked or 

 massaged Avith the hand so as to cause the air to pass through 

 the quarter. He claims that the udfler can thus be restored to its 

 normal condition Ax-ry quickl}-, thereb)' preventing and CAX-n 

 curing milk-fever. In case the udder is caked AX'r\- badly, appl}' a 

 hot poultice. Small five- or ten-pound bags filled with bran 

 and kept hot will pro\x \'ery satisfactor}-. A compress consisting 

 simply of a piece of hea\'\' cloth is also used. It should be put 

 on so that it lifts up the entire urlder, and tied (.)ver the back of 

 the cow. Straw should be put underneath it on the back so that 

 the cord will not injure the animal. 



