Stock and poultry book: a scientific treatise on horses, cattle, hogs, sheep and poultry by Le Gear L. D. (Louis D.)

Author:Le Gear, L. D. (Louis D.)
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Veterinary medicine, Poultry
Publisher: St. Louis, Dr. L. D. LeGear Medicine Co.
Published: 1918-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

CATTLE DEPARTMENT

Many diseases of the horse, enumerated above, are common also among cattle, but there are certain diseases and ailments peculiar to the cow and cattle that I will endeavor to describe.

- It must be remembered that owing to the large size of the cow's stomach and the quantity of food it contains, and to her slow, phleg- 4 matic temperament, in most cases nearly twice the size dose is required for a cow that is needed for a' horse. A cow has four stomachs, with a capacity of about 55 to 60 gallons; a horse's bowels are about 100 feet in length while a cow's are about 150 feetr A horse has no gall bladder while a cow has. One interesting feature about a cow's stomach is the mechanism by which she can raise the food up into her mouth again and remasticate by chewing the cud. By re-chewing it she prepares it better for digestion. It is almost impossible for a horse to vomit, owing to the small size of the stomach and to the peculiar structure of the oesophagus (gullet).

COW PHYSICS.

COW PHYSICS.—A good physic is an important part of the treatment of a majority of the diseases of the cow. Epsom Salts is the important ingredient in all cow physics, while aloes and linseed oil are the best for the horse Below are formulas for the best cow physics. Before giving, dissolve in one quart of hot water, and when cool, give as a drench, using a large, long-necked bottle for the purpose.

K, « N0 - 2 -

No. 1. Epsom Salts 1-lb.

Epsom Salts 1-lb. Common Salt 1-lb.

Powdered Ginger 1-oz. Powdered Ginger 1-oz.

No. 3. No. 4.

Epsom Salts .1%-lb. Epsom Salts. * .2 lbs.

Common Salt 1-lb. Calomel ...1 dram

Powdered Gamboge 1-oz. Croton Oil % dram

Powdered Ginger 1-oz. Powdered Ginger 1-oz.

Decrease or increase the dose according to the size of the animal. No. 1 is a mild purgative, while No. 4 is a very strong purgative, given only in severe cases of constipation or indigestion.

BLOATING OR HOVEN.

BLOATING OR HOVEN.—This is characterized by the formation of gas in the paunch or rumen. It is very similar to Wind Colic In the horse.

Treatment.—The treatment of this disease, like colic in the horse, should not be delayed, as it is likely to kill the animal in a short time.

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