The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-12-26
From the ALBANY CuNiuator.
DISEASES IN CATTLE.


Mr. BUEL-Sir: | have not lost from sick
ness, but one horned creature for more than 70
wears; vet do not know whether I should at
tribute my success to good fortune, or to ihe
manner of managing my cattle. Twill give my
practice, and if others should he benefited,
shall be sufficiently compensated. The first
requisite | consider to be plenty of good feed.
The next thing to be attended TO is the tail soak,
which makes them liable to take cold, and pro-
duces the hollow horn and other diseases. The
tail soak may he known by the hair in the brush
of the tail being rolled twisted; when this is
the case the animal will not thrive or grow as
well rs when clear of it; it is frequently observa
bic in calves.
Cire-Cut off the end of the tail until you
find the bone; it should he done when the wealth
or is mild, land attend to it to proven: the too
great loss of blood quart or two of new
chamber ye frequently given to each creature is
Il great preventive of disease
Cure for HoUo,o Hon.-The pill recommends
ed by your Ohio correspondent is much used IN
this town with success but prefer tea kettle
full of water. boiling hot, poured from the spout
upon the horns of the animal, having the nose
held aside to prevent injury. 1t operates upon
the same principle as immersing persons feet
in warm water, and frequently causes protuse
perspiration, and the animal should be kept from
very chilly winds for few hours, and give from
one to two ounces of flour of mustard.
Cure for the FGulS-eiher kind.-Cleanse the
foot by washing or with rope, and sprinkle up
on the affected part. half te0-spoonful of blue
vlriol. For the pelh-touls put blue vitrloi into
the affected part on n probe or knife. Blue Wit
riol will also cure the hoofail in horses, if applied
rs above and a tarred rag put on to keep out the
dirt.
Cure for HoocaH IA horned catle.-Cut off the
point of the hoof until it bleeds.
Cure for ScourS IN cattle or horSeS.-Boll white
| Il I,rly md hoe
give it to them in bran if they will eat it; II not
pour it down. The oak is asringent the pine
is healing, and the beech cures the inflammation.
Cure for Garget.--Gve scoke for garget root)
piece as large as your finger, grated and gwen
to cow in anything she will eat; it is very eth
cacious. 1t grows from three to six feet high,
with purple stalk and strings OF berries growing
from between the branches 1t is said to be poi
son to n horse 1t will cure those painful, UNI
welcome visitors, fellons on your finger, in any
stage of them, if grated and put on cold, and
changed often. 1t is good for many other swell
lngs,
Cure for a cork IN The foot Of on or.-Put on
British Oil
1t is thought to be sure death for horse
to be kicked in the stffe.; but If you should
have one in that situation put in plenty of fine
salt and nothing else.-Try it. The creature
that lost was steer nearly one year old; he
! bloated and soon died for want of remedy; will
some person communicate one? as it is quite
common for cattle 20 boat and die in this vi
cinity. Yours with respect, &c:
PLINY l.. EVANS.
P.S. If any horned creature should have
film growing on the eye, caused by hurt, put IL
fine salt, it is sure cure, but rather harsh.
| Bolivar, Allegheny Co., N Y, Sept I'd, 1887