CHAPTER II. 
DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS. 
1. Sore Throat. 
Causes. — The causes are similar to those of catarrh, only 
the throat being the weaker part, the disease settles there 
instead of elsewhere. 
Symptoms. — There is swelling and soreness around the 
throat, and the animal holds its head and neck poked out. 
When it coughs it seems to try to save itself all it can. The 
animal is dull, eats very little, and when drinking the water 
runs out through the nose. 
Treatment. — Give 
Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre pound. 
Sulphur % pound. 
Powdered Alum % pound. 
Mix thoroughly and give a small teaspoonful on the 
tong-ue with a spoon three times a day. As well as givin^ 
Fig. 77. — Shropshire Breed. 
the powder rub the throat three times a day with white lini- 
ment Feed soft food raised high, so it will not have to bend 
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