Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 edition. Excerpt: ... and afterwards apply The Marvel, and wrap it in a turnip or oatmeal poultice; the hoof should be pared, and those parts of it cut away that may interfere with the escape of matter; all dead hoof must be removed. The sore must be examined, and if dark and unhealthy, the Marvel and poultices must be renewed from time to time until the dark matter sloughs off. After the ulcer looks clean, apply tar and melted tallow in equal proportions, over which tow must be kept wrapped around to prevent dirt lodging in the wound and causing fresh irritation. These may be renewed, if needful, until entire recovery. Give also the Specific for Ulcers, I.I., each night, a dose of twenty drops. Mange. This disease consists of a violent itching and irritation of the surface, and is liable to attack all badlykept domestic animals. It may be caused by overfeeding, or want of wholesome, nutritious food; either extreme may induce it. Thus suddenly changing a cow from a very poor to a rich pasture may induce it, or it may be communicated from one cow to another. The symptoms are: great itchiness, so that the animal is continually rubbing herself; the hair falls off, scabs or sores remain in patches on the back and tail especially; the cow becomes thin; appetite fails; her milk is reduced in quantity and quality, and she becomes a miserable object. Treatment.--Cleanse the skin by means of a brush, which must not be used for another animal without having been thoroughly washed and cleansed, otherwise it will communicate the disease; afterwards go over again with warm water and soft soap, and carefully dry the surface. Give, night and morning, twenty drops of the Specific. for Eruptions, I.I. Should the sore spots not readily heal, apply the Sulphur Ointment, or...
