444 AMERICAN CATTLE. 



.by no means an unfavorable omen; since it is a proof that the 

 operation has been carried to its full extent, and a recovery is con- 

 sequently more likely to occur. A large seton should be put in 

 the dewlap, and moistened with oil of turpentine ; and the sides 

 should be well rubbed with the following embrocation : 



Water of ammonia, 2 oances, 



Floor of mustard * ounces. 



Oil of turpentine, . . . . . . -2 ounces. 



The whole to be mixed with .is much water as will bring it to the consistence of 

 cream. 



Immediately afler the bleeding, the following drink may be 



administered : 



Camphor, .... . 2 drachms, 



Powdered caraway seeds, ... 1 ounce. 



Nitre, . . . . . . .1 ounce and a half. 



To be given In a pint of gruel. 



Should the animal remain costive, a clyster should be thrown 

 up, composed of about three or four quarts of warm water, and 

 half a pound of common salt. A pint of castor oil may also be 

 added to the above drink: if this cannot be procured, sweet oil, 

 linseed oil, or even melted lard, may be substituted. 



Some writers recommend only a small quantity of blood to 

 be taken daily, or every alternate day ; but nothing can be more 

 preposterous and absurd. The use of strong, stimulating, or 

 heating medicines, in this disorder, should be carefully avoided. 

 An experienced writer observes: There is an affection of the 

 lungs and parts gonnected with them. There is not that diffi- 

 culty and quickness in breathing; the pulse is weak, but not 

 much quicker than usual; the kernels or glands, about the tliroat, 

 are often swollen ; sometimes there is a considerable difficulty in 

 swallowing, which is particularly seen when the animal attempts 

 to drink; in short, this is nothing more than a severe degree of 

 catarrh or cold ; but even in this complaint, moderate bleeding is 

 necessary, and powerful stimulants are extremely pernicious. 

 When the disease, however, has not been discovered for some 

 days, and the animal appears much weakened by it, bleeding, of 

 course, is improper. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE STOMACH. 



Causes. — Inflammation of the stomach is generally caused by 

 some acrid, offensive substance, which the animal has swallowed 



