Steep in half a gallon of boiling water. When cold, strain and administer.
Suppose the animal to be in poor condition; then put her on a nourishing diet, and give tonics and stimulants, as follows:—
| Powdered gentian, | 1 ounce. |
| Powdered sassafras, | 1 ounce. |
| Linseed or flaxseed, | 1 pound. |
Mix. Divide into six portions, and give one, night and morning, in the food, which ought to consist of scalded meal and shorts. A sufficient quantity of hay should be allowed; yet grass will be preferable, if the season permits.
Suppose the animal to have received an injury; then rest and a scalded diet are all that are necessary. As a means of prevention, see article Feeding, page 17.
COW-POX.
This malady makes its appearance on the cow's teats in the form of small pustules, which, after the inflammatory stage, suppurate. A small quantity of matter then escapes, and forms a crust over the circumference of each pustule. If the crust be suffered to remain until new skin is formed beneath, they will heal without any interference. It often happens, however, that, in the process of milking, the scabs are rubbed off. The following wash must then be resorted to:—
| Pyroligneous acid, | a wine-glass. |
| Water, | 1 pint. |
Wet the parts two or three times a day; medicine is unnecessary. A few meals of scalded food will complete the cure.