[Illustration: FIG. 21.—Milk-fever apparatus: pump; filter; rubber tubing; and milk tube.]
It is very necessary to give the cow a comfortable stall and protect her from any kind of exposure. No bulky drenches should be administered. If she lies stretched out, the fore parts should be raised by packing straw under her. This is necessary in order to prevent pneumonia, caused by regurgitated feed entering the air passages and lungs. It is very advisable to give her the following mixture for a few days after the attack: tincture of nux vomica two ounces, and alcohol six ounces. One ounce of this mixture may be given four times daily in a little water.
QUESTIONS
1. Name the generative organs of the female.
2. Name the generative organs of the male.
3. Give the causes of sterility or impotency in the male and female.
4. Give the treatment of impotency in the male and female.
5. Describe the probable signs of pregnancy; positive signs of pregnancy.
6. Describe the hygienic care of the pregnant female in a general way.
7. Name the different forms of abortion; give the causes.