Milk, or Puerperal Fever,
Is a common disease with cows in high condition, at the time of calving. It may, in almost every case, be avoided, by keeping them in moderate feed and flesh.
Remedies.—Bleed freely, say 6 to 10 quarts, according to the circulation of the blood; then give 1 to 1½ lbs. of Epsom salts, according to the size of the beast, to be repeated in half lb. doses every six hours, till she purges freely.
Injections should always be given when purgatives are tardy in their operation.
Caked Bag
May be removed by simmering the bark of the root of bitter-sweet in lard, till it becomes very yellow. When cool, apply it to the swollen udder once in 8 or 10 hours; or wash it several times a day in cold water.
A pint of horseradish, fed once a day, cut up with potatoes or meal, is useful for the same purpose.
This is also a tonic, helps the appetite, and is good for oxen subject to heat.