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unable to remove, a small quantity of almond oil 

 which has been previously boiled should be in- 

 jected into the teat and then, after a few min- 

 utes, it can usually be removed with the aid of a 

 spring dilator. 



Warts on the Teats. 



Warts give more or less trouble when found 

 on the teats and are very detrimental to an ani- 

 mal that otherwise might be a show animal. 

 Possibly the best way to rid the cow of them is 

 to snip them off with a sharp pair of scissors 

 and then paint the spot with tincture of iodine 

 after each milking. This should be done when 

 the cow is dry. If done while the cow is giving 

 milk, it may be necessary to draw the milk with 

 a tube for a few days. 



Calculus or Stone in the Teats. 



The teats of cows have been known to contain 

 calculus or stones which are formed from the 

 calcareous salts that are found in the milk. If it 

 is impossible to remove them by the use of a 

 spring dilator, it will be necessary to have a vet- 

 erinarian remove them surgically, preferably 

 best be done when the cow is dry. 



Tumor in the Teat. 



We occasionally find a teat that is obstructed 

 with a warty or tumorous growth and this may 

 occur anywhere between the orifice to the base 

 of the teat. It is advisable to call a veterinarian 



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