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usually diseased, then treat as any other abscess 

 cavity. 



Inflammation of the Mouth. 



Occasionally cattle are affected with sore 

 mouth, due to eating irritant plants or spoiled 

 feed and sometimes to sharply cut ensilage. 

 When the mouth is examined it is found to be 

 dry and hot ; the tongue and cheeks are very red. 

 The animal is often bothered in eating and drink- 

 ing while in this condition. 



If the condition is not too severe it will cor- 

 rect itself in a short time, otherwise the feed 

 should be soft and of a liquid nature, such as 

 mashes and slops, and the mouth may be rinsed 

 out twice each day with three or four ounces of 

 the following solution : Pulverized alum one 

 ounce, potassium chlorate, one ounce, and water 

 to make one quart. 



Sore Throat. 



This is an inflammation of the mucous mem- 

 brane lining the throat and is very seldom found 

 alone, but usually associated with some of the 

 more severe respiratory diseases, such as pneu- 

 monia, bronchitis or pleurisy. 



The muzzle is dry and the saliva dribbles from 

 the corners of the mouth. The head is slightly 

 extended and held rigid. The eyes are drawn 

 so that the animal has a sleepy appearance. The 

 animal stands quietly, scarcely changing its posi- 

 tion, and the eyes are bloodshot. It drinks with 



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