Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-06-25
HoVEN OR BLoAT.
Two Seasons OF the Year In which II Il
Prevalent aud Fatal.

Two Seasons OF the Year In which II Il
Prevalent and Fatal.
The first Is when the clover gets large
snough so that animals can get mouth
tul of it and over-gorge themselves.
The other is when grass becomes dry
and tough. and stock becomes crazy to
break into corn fields, when the corn is
in full milk. In this State it is peculiar
y agreeable to the taste OF the COW and
she gorges herself. In case Of clover,
t is more dangerous when wet from
rain or dew The animals eat more
han they can readily digest before il
,ours, which develops gas, distends the
stomach. which deranEcs the bowels
and Obstructs the natural passages In
this situation II relief is not soon given
the animal dies. There are several
RENE lies recommended for hoycn. In
case of trespass on corn fields, the uni
yersal preventive is-keop better fences.
But accidents sometimes happen to the
best fences. But when the animal is
badly swollen by the generation of gas
in the bowels, relief must come soon,
for the work is rapid and generally
death suddenly ensues. The first hing
best TO be done is to excite the salivary
glands and induce the animal to swal-
low the saliva. IL Is valuable agent
in correcting any acidity OF the stomach
and in aiding digestion. In the compo-
sition Of saliva there are several in
gradients which aid In correcting any
Irregularities in the stomach, such as
the muriGte Of soda, phosphate of soda,
phosphate Of lime. phosphate of am
monia, etc. These, ii supplied in
quantity, counteract any acidfty and de-
stroy the gas. The best way, II is said,
to irritate the salivary glands and cause
the saliva to flow copiously IS TO put a
stick about as large as a hoe handle
across through the animals mouth, and
tie II back tight to the base Of the horns
In this way, for some rea son. the gland.
discharge freely and the animal by the
PEELED 10 swallow il. II the case l. not
a severe one, AMI not too far progressed,
this frequently gives relief.
But II this fall, then resort must be had
tO the desperate eNpe lient Of the knife
inserted carefully into the side of the ami
NAL between the last rib and the haunch
bone, where the distendeh paunch will
be felt pressing against the flank. A
trocnar, lancet or even pocket knife, is
to be plunged into the animal at that
spot, which must pass through the skin.
the wall Of the belly, and enter the
paunch. The wound is to be left open
for awhile for the gas TO be discharged.
which is sometimes 30 violent as TO
make n his sing noise Then the hole
will heal, and by a careful hand can be
aided by holding the edges OF the wound
together with an adhesive plaster.
Some skillful veterinary surgeons cut
the hole In ths side large enough to not
only d schnrge the offensive gas. but TO
dip out the sour food which is grnerat-
ing the gas. Then they sew mp with 4
feey stitches the paunch the walls OF the
belly and the skin. This operation could
only be undertaken by a scientific man.
vita the necessary instruments.
Cattle frequently have the hoyen when
fed regularly on ordinary food. Il Is
caus 'd by indigestion, the food ferment-
ing by laying longer in the stomach
than nature designs And indigestion
Is generally caused by an insuiliciency
Of saliva ether in quantity or quality
And any thing, as we said above, which
will increase the flow Of healthy saliva
will relieve the animal Of this dangerous
complaint.--I0tO Stats Register.