The Farmer's Veterinarian: A Practical Treatise on the Diseases of Farm StockBurkett, Charles William
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The Farmer's Veterinarian: A Practical Treatise on the Diseases of Farm Stock
Burkett, Charles William
Veterinary medicine
=INFECTIOUS PNEUMONIA.=--As the name indicates, this is an infectious
trouble frequently extending over considerable areas and occurs among
both horses and cattle. It is very similar in its action to ordinary
pneumonia or inflammation of the lungs. However, it does not seem to be
so acute in its action. The same treatment is applied to cases of this
kind as to ordinary pneumonia. When its presence becomes known, it is
wise to remove all healthy animals to some other quarters. This lessens
the danger of infection to healthy animals. After the disease has run
its course, remove all litter and manure from the stables, thoroughly
air out, admit as much sunlight as possible, and disinfect all walls and
floors. A coat of whitewash on the ceiling and walls is desirable. The
floors should be literally wet with disinfectant fluid, which should be
admitted to all cracks and open spaces.
=INFECTIOUS ANEMIA IN HORSES.=--See Swamp Fever.
=INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS.=--Sometimes this disease is called
enteritis. It frequently follows severe cases of colic. It is the result
of inflammation caused by indigestible material lodging in the stomach
and intestines of animals. It may, however, result from other things
that irritate the bowels. When first noticed, a general depression
prevails, with signs of pain in the bowels; breathing is quickened and
frequently a chill shows itself. The horse acts very much as if he had a
case of colic. As the disease progresses the pain increases and the
pulse rises. In a few hours the pain becomes very severe and the animal
is in great agony all over; he breathes heavy, the legs and ears are
cold and clammy and the pulse very high. In severe cases the pulse
reaches to 100 and 105 beats a minute. The horse now is very ill indeed.
He shows great weakness. It is very unlikely that he will survive more
than a day or two. The disease usually runs from ten to fifteen hours,
and unless there is a change for the better, death results.
When far advanced there is little likelihood of successful treatment.
Success lies only in early work, taking the disease in time. A
satisfactory drench is made of 4 tablespoonfuls of tincture of laudanum,
10 to 15 drops of tincture of aconite, 1 tablespoonful of common soda,
and 1 tablespoonful of ginger. These are mixed in a pint of warm water
and given as a drench. Repeat this every hour until the animal gets
relief. A mustard plaster gives relief when applied to the belly. A
physic is not considered advisable, as it increases the
inflammation--just what is not wanted at all.
The most rational treatment consists in allaying the pain. Opium in
teaspoonful doses every hour until the pain is relieved is helpful. Some
veterinary practitioners use 10 grains of morphia and 4 tablespoonfuls
of chloral hydrate in syrup and water for each dose. This dose is
repeated every two or three hours until the symptoms abate.
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