Notes on Diseases of Cattle: Cause, Symptoms and TreatmentKorinek, Charles James
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Notes on Diseases of Cattle: Cause, Symptoms and Treatment
Korinek, Charles James
Cattle -- Diseases
MEDICAL TREATMENT.—If permitted by Government authorities, I would
suggest the following treatment as being beneficial: In mild attacks of
Foot and Mouth Disease benefits may be derived by cleanliness and the
applications of antiseptics as placing Boracic Acid, one dram; Potassium
Chlorate, two drams, in a bucket of water, compelling the animal to
drink it. Repeat this dose two or three times a day. Also compel the
animals to stand in tubs or troughs containing a one in one thousandth
solution of Bichloride of Mercury for at least five minutes, twice
daily. When other parts of the body become affected, as the cow’s udder,
apply Carbolated Vaseline twice daily. This treatment should be
continued until all ulcers have ceased to discharge. Always keep in mind
that this disease is contagious and is transmitted to other animals, as
well as to man. For disinfecting corrals, barns, clothing, hands and
anything which the diseased animal might come in contact with, I would
recommend Coal Tar products, diluted one part to fifty parts warm water.
Spray, sprinkle or scrub.
FOOT ROT.
(_Foul in Foot_)
CAUSE.—Due to filth or from hard substances accumulating between the two
digits, producing irritation and inflammation and suppuration.
SYMPTOMS.—Lameness. On examination the foot is swollen, hot and painful
to the touch. When the case is of long standing, suppuration occurs and
pus will ooze from between the digits, and is very offensive in smell.
This condition causes the digits to slough off, if no attempt is made to
relieve it.
TREATMENT.—Cleanliness. Where there is considerable inflammation
present, apply Hot Bran or Flaxseed poultices. Keep clean and treat as
an ordinary wound. The following prescription will be found very
effective in Foot Rot: Oil of Origanum, four ounces; Oil of Pisis, four
ounces; Oil of Turpentine, four ounces. Saturate oakum or cotton with
the above liniment placing between the digits and bandage. Feed laxative
food, as hot wheat bran mashes and vegetables.
FOUNDER.
(_Laminitis_)
Inflammation of the internal, sensitive structure of the foot.
CAUSE.—Overfeeding, overheating, driving on rough, stony soil. Cattle
compelled to stand on hard floors without exercise frequently suffer
from Founder.
SYMPTOMS.—The animals lie down a great part of the time. Feet hot and
tender and if made to walk they do so with great difficulty. One or all
four feet may become affected, although it is more frequently found in
the front feet. The temperature is somewhat elevated, varying from 104°
to 106° F., breathing very rapid, appetite fairly good and there will be
great thirst. Founder in cows reduces the milk secretion, owing to the
great fever that is present.
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