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
The best treatment is in line of cleanliness. Keep old wounds clean by
means of antiseptic washes and tag the sheep that no filth and dirt may
accumulate. If for any reason maggots are found, open the infected part
and remove, if possible, both the maggots and sloughed tissue. Old sores
or wounds, if they will not lend themselves to complete removal of the
maggots, should be treated with a solution of carbolic acid and water.
On some, turpentine can be used. Chloroform may be sprayed on, or
injected into the wound with almost instant results. After the maggots
are destroyed follow up the treatment with a good disinfectant until the
wound has healed.
=MALLENDERS.=--An eruption of the skin above the feet in horses. The
disease at first is very much like eczema. In time the watery fluid
dries up and the sore parts become covered with hard crusts and scabs.
The sore spots should be washed with some good disinfectant and repeated
frequently enough to destroy the infection. A moderate purge is
advisable. See that only wholesome food is provided.
=MAMMITIS.=--Inflammation of the mammary gland or udder. The disease is
frequently called caked bag and garget. In the last named, the milk
secretion is altered and appears as a thick or a stringy fluid. Heavy
milkers are most commonly affected. The udder becomes swollen, hot and
somewhat tender just before calving. The swelling may extend forward
along the belly. It often gets so severe as to require treatment. It is
in this sense physiological. In a few days after calving, as a rule, the
swelling disappears and the normal condition is regained more quickly
if the calf is allowed to suck the cow. In the first stages bloody milk
is secreted and often pus is formed in one quarter or more of the udder.
The udder should be carefully milked, cleaned, and, if the milk ducts
are closed, it may be necessary to use a milk tube. This should be used
cautiously so as not to injure the tissue of the udder and should be
perfectly clean before inserting, otherwise serious inflammation may
result. In bathing, use hot water for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, after
which rub dry and apply an ointment made by dissolving 3 tablespoonfuls
of gum camphor and 4 tablespoonfuls of fluid extract of belladonna to a
pint of clean, fresh lard. This ointment should be applied three times a
day.
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