Dolæus upon the cure of the gout by milk-diet / To which is prefixed, an essay upon diet

by Johann Doläus; William Stephens

SECT. 3.

The Milk in which the Cure of the Gout consists, ought to be excellent in its Kind; the Animal from whence it is taken, as described by Waldsmid, should be an Heifer, or Cow of a middle Age, of a good Habit, either of Red or a Black Colour, (though this need not so strictly be minded) neither fat nor lean, nor pregnant, and kept separate from the Bull: In Winter fed upon good Hay, Barley, Bran or Straw; in Summer at good Grass, and led in a Collar like an Horse. If any one can keep a Cow for their own Use, it is best, and they may more safely rely upon help from it; but if not, the Milk as the Milkmen sell it will do; taking Care however that the Cow be of a good Habit, well fed, and not too old.