DISEASES OF CATTLE. 13 



because internal parts, especially the lungs, are then a1 

 tacked. 



3. In some cases of spleen fever, thick, tar-like bloo 

 collects in the rectum. These symptoms have been errc 

 neously taken for a different disease, but they are only a( 

 cidental attendants of spleen disease. Since spleen diseas 

 is highly dangerous, and most animals attacked die, it i 

 very important to avoid confounding it with other disease! 

 If in a short time several head of cattle perish suddenly 

 especially in summer, without the previous appearance o 

 other diseases, spleen disease may always be suspectec 

 Such cases are most easily mistaken for wind colic, but thi 

 is caused by overfeeding, particularly with clover. 



If spleen disease has broken out in a herd, the health 

 animals must be separated from the sick, and the latter pi 

 in a spacious, cool, shady and well-ventilated place. Th 

 air should continually renew itself, while dampness con 

 bined with heat, as well as the action of the hot rays o 

 the sun and putrid swamp and stable air, should be ver 

 carefully avoided. 



The best remedy, which I used in my own practice, we 

 pouring moderately cold water from some distance abo\ 

 over the patient until violent trembling ensues. Interuall; 

 half an ounce of sulphuric acid in half a pint of water 

 given. Chloride of lime, half an ounce, given every hal 

 hour with flour and water, is still better. Its use is coi 

 tinned until an improvement is visible. An erabrocatio 

 of warm vinegar is also recommended. If carbuncles ai 

 present, they are opened, cleaned out by directing a streai 

 of water or a solution of zinc vitriol into them, and ai 

 then covered with butter of antimony by means of a sma 

 brush. The greatest care is necessary, and it is better 1 

 have the operation performed by a veterinary surgeon. 1 

 costiveness is present, a solution of two ounces of saltpeti 



