PREVENTION, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT I4I 



diarrhea or constipation, and in such cases the fluidextract of nux 

 vomica (3i-ii), and either Glauber's or Carlsbad salts (two table- 

 spoonfuls on the feed) may be given thrice daily.' 



Constipation with mucus-coated feces, associated with tym- 

 panites, points toward excess of HC1 secretion of abomasum (hyper- 

 chlorhydria). This will be treated by the use of the salts, as recom- 

 mended in motor insufficiency, together with sodium bicarbonate 

 (§ss) one to two hours after eating. 



Chronic tympanites accompanied with diarrhea, Moussu thinks 

 significant of insufficient HC1 secretion of abomasum (hypochlor- 

 hydria), and this state is remedied by giving diluted HC1 in the 

 drinking water twice daily, beginning with one dram and increasing 

 gradually to three. Nux vomica and common salt on the feed both 

 stimulate HC1 secretion and are indicated. 



Chronic indigestion due to ulcer of the abomasum in cattle can 

 not be positively differentiated from other forms of dyspepsia unless 

 hemorrhage occurs causing the feces to become black and tarry 

 looking. 



Treatment is hardly worth while because of the chance of long 

 sickness and damage done by resulting cicatrices. A fluid diet is 

 the main object of treatment, as gruels with milk. Sodium bicar- 

 bonate may be given to neutralize the excess of HC1 secretion. 



Indigestion in Calves — Milk Indigestion — Abomasal In- 

 digestion. — This is more often seen in hand-fed calves owing to 

 cold, germ-laden milk fed in dirty utensils. Improper feeding of 

 the mothers and sucklings at too long intervals may cause indigestion 

 in sucklings. The abomasum is the site, as it is the only active 

 stomach in the first weeks of life. Vomiting, tenderness and dis- 

 tension over the lower right side of belly, colic, poor appetite and 

 later bowel infection with diarrhea are characteristic. It is a well 

 known fact among farmers that the milk of some Jerseys and 

 Guernseys is too rich for their calves and may cause their death 

 after a few days' suckling. Milk containing more than 4.5 per 



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