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MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 
these to be dissolved in poppy-water, and one drachm of 
laudanum added, and the whole made into a drink, with 
a pint of lintseed gruel. Let it be repeated every twelve 
hours for two or three times. 
Should the above not prove effectual, we know of nothing 
better than mashes of bran as food, and abstaining from 
giving grass. 
INFLAMMATION OF THE LIVER. 
Symptoms. —The diagnoses of this disease are difficult to 
define, but we may state generally, that it is accompanied 
by a difficulty of breathing, accompanied with fever, and a 
swelling about the region of the short ribs, and consider¬ 
able distention about the uterus, in cows. A certain 
accompaniment of this disorder is, a bad constitution ; and 
the animal never increases in flesh. 
Causes. —One of the most common causes is fatness, and 
when they are so, being driven to a distance, particularly in 
hot weather. It may also proceed from blows or bruises, 
which by causing swelling in the contiguous parts, and 
by impeding the circulation, induces inflammation of the 
liver. 
Remedies. —Bleeding to the extent of three quarts is the 
first remedy, and afterwards the following cooling aperient, 
to be given in the form of a draught, and repeated every 
day until the animal exhibits a more healthy condition 
Columbo-root, bruised 
Castile soap 
Nitre 
Salt of tartar 
1 ounce, 
1 ounce, 
1^ ounce, 
2 drachms* 
If the animal is costive, half-a-pound of Epsom salts to 
be added to the above aperient. 
