70 1)[SF.AS1-:S OF CAT'I'LE. 



week tlic_\- may be- an inch in (iianictcr. The yield nf milk is iliminisheil. From the 

 seventh to the tenth day the eruptions form into lilisters with de|)ressions in the 

 center and raised margins. The blister is, howe\-er, diyided into several pockets, and 

 in order to allow all the contents to escape each pocket has to Lie opened separately. 

 If the pocket forms on the surface, where there is a thick coat of hair, it does not 

 form a blister, but oozes nul through the skin in amber or straw-colored masses. In 

 a few days after this collection forms it turns sellow and the scab dries up and falls 

 off and leaves a distinct pit in the skin. 'Ldie animal suffers intense agony while 

 being milked, as the scafis are cracked and broken by the hands of the milker. 



Treatment. 



In severe cases give Cow Tonic internally. Badger Balm should be applied to 

 all affected parts of teats and udder, after washing same with a solution of Germ 

 Killer ; apply Absorbent to all abcesses. 



See Prescription No. 25, pogc 175. 



DEHORNING. 



As dehorning cattle is rather a cruel but necessary operation, it is advisable 

 to prevent the horns from growing rather than removing them after they have once 

 grown. 



To prevent the horns from growing on calves, it is necessary to ap[ily a dehorn- 

 ing remedy when the cah'es are from one to ten days old. 



The operation is performed as follows: The little animal is caught and gently 

 laid over on its side, in wdiich position it is easily held by one assistant, while the 

 operator clips the hair off of the little knobs where the horns appear. He then 

 applies the remedy thoroughly to a spot not to exceed the size of a quarter of a 

 dollar. The calf is then turned over and the other side treated in a like manner. 



If this treatment is properly applied, no horns will ever make their appear- 

 ance. All cattle should be dehorned, chiefly to protect them from each other. If 

 unfortunately an animal has not been dehorned while still a calf, the dehorning clip- 

 per may be resorted to. This operation is performed by placing the animal in a 

 stanchion and fastening the head tightly, then applying the dehorning shears, pretty 

 well down onto the head so as to be sure and remove enough of the horn to prevent 

 any further growth. With one sweep of the dehorning shears the horn should be 

 removed. Apply a little healing Oil after the operation to prevent any bad results 

 from following. Cool weather should be selected for this operation. 



See Preseriplion iVo. 26, page 175. 



DIARRHOEA IN CATTLE. 



Diarrhoea in cattle is an indication of indigestion. It comes 'on at all seasons 

 of the year, but it is more liable to come on during the grass season, and is more 

 prevalent during the wet season rather than the dry, on account of the heavy 

 growth of grass, this being hard to digest. 



Treatment. 



The animal should receive a little ground feed two or three times daily, in 

 which should be given moderate doses of Cow Tonic. The drinking water should be 

 clear and pure, and given warm and sparingly. In bad cases give Calf Cholera Remedy. 



See Preseriplion No. 27, page 175. 



EYE DISEASE. 



Sore eyes may be brought on from many different causes. It may be due to 

 injuries or to catarrhal infection. When due to the latter, the whole herd may 

 be thus afflicted and oftentimes is. 



