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peculiar state of the atmospnere sometimes induces this, and 
nence it becomes epidemical. When this condition of the 
atmosphere takes place, the animals are rendered debilitated 
to a certain extent, consequently if they leap hedges and 
ditches, or are strained or frightened, they are liable to slip 
their calf. Even the smell of carrion is said to induce abor¬ 
tion. Some have supposed that sympathy will produce it, 
and, in consequence, have recommended, that when cows do 
slip their calves, they should be removed from the others. 
When cows have been rendered abortive, from whatever 
cause, they must be nursed for some time afterwards, and 
have mashes given to them. 
SWELLING OF THE UDDER. 
This is a complaint to which cows are liable about the 
time of calving. 
Symptoms. —Considerable distention of the udder takes 
place, accompanied by inflammation, which not unfrequently 
causes an abscess. 
Remedies, —Whenever the swelling becomes apparent, 
bleeding must be resorted to, and from three to four quarts 
taken. This must be followed by the following laxative :— 
Epsom salts . . 1 pound. 
Castor, or lintseed-oil . 2 ounces, 
Warm gruel . . 1 quart. 
Fomentation of the udder is indispensably necessary. Let 
decoctions of elder, hemlock, or mallows be made, into 
which large woollen cloths should be dipped while the 
liquor is hot, and after wringing them, they should cover the 
entire udder, and the cloths kept in their place by means 
of cords. This must be repeated every three or four hours, 
until the inflammation has subsided. If there still remains 
