Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1903-04-03

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the cows are housed in tight barn, or
shed, should there be any among them
thus affected, and right here would
say, that it is quite difficult to deter
mine Just when the affectation begins
in pregnant condition asit may con-
tinue over period of two Or three
weeks before abortion takes place and
the best means at hand, that we know
of, to determine this, in the absence
Of Microscopical examination of the
blood by one who is competent to make
it, is the rapidity with which the nd.
der enlarges =.
When taken into the system by con-
tagion it is necessary that the animal to
become affected shall not only have ac-
cess to the discharges of an abOrted
COW, but that some portion of the dis
charges must be taken into the system.
Another means of spreading the con.
tagion, is by the bull, at the time of
service l am aware that there are
some who are somewhat skeptical in
their belief as to the ability of the bull
to transmit this disease, but I have it
from eminent authority, and my in.
dividual experience corroberates it,
that under certain conditions the bull
can and does transmit the contagion.
Those conditions are as follows.
1t is known that the germs sWarms
in the discharge from the womb and
vagina of the newly aborated COW, or
the COW that has retained the after
birth after aborting and becomes affect
ed with leucorrhoea.
When the bull serves either of these
cows and then is used to another un.
affected COW he is the means of convey.
ing the diseased germs to the COW SO
served and may for time continue to
spread the contagion in this way. and
may be the means of causing abortion
in the COWS thus served during some
period of their CESSATION. ........... 8.
And still their are conditions other
than those have already named, that
may produce abortion in COWS, especial
ly, in an epidemic form, and that is,
where pregnant cows are allowed to
remain for time exposed to intense
cold or heat.
When we remember that during the
period of CESSATION, nature is doing her
utmost to bring about condition OF
the womb and other allied organisms,
suitable for the nourishment and
growth of the unborn foelus. That
during this period those parts are un-
duly sensitive to any abnormal condi.
tion so much so that it requires the
combined recuperatiOn forces in nature
to stimulate and preserve their normal
condition, and should any physical in
jury be administered to the COW at this
time, whether by the elements or other
wise, it would Immediately affect her
nervous system, and at once call for
part of natures forces. In the remedial
process of restoration of the part go at
fected. leaving the ovaries, the seat OF
life growing power largely unprotected.
resulting in their weakened condition.
condition suitable to the rapid pro.
pagation of the germs, which multiply
so rapidly under these conditions that
they soon destroy their vitality, and
cause abortion in the COW,
With these statements Of the causes
that produce abortion in cows and the
manner in which the contgion may be
spread to other unaffected cows. will
give some of the remedial agencies en-
ployed in the treatment of this disease
and also some preventive measures,
which anyone can employ, that will be
quite effectual in keeping the COWS free
from this disease, at least in an eplde-
mic form.
As this disease is caused by germs, as
already stated It is at first necessary,
to kill the germs that produce it. This
may be done by giving internally some
efficient germicide, and as carbollc
acid is one of the greatest disinfectants
known. 1t may be given in the follow
ing manner. One drachm OF the pure
acid, mixed with two drachms Of gly-
cerine, and then dilute with water and
mix in soft food. This should be Civ
en- every other day, and in urgent cases.
be given daily.
A solution of chloride zinc should be
used daily, to wash the vagina, tail and
thighs, of all pregnant cows. This
may be continued for week or ten
days, or until all symptoms OF abortion
is past.
As a precautionary measure, in case
a COW should have aborted do not allow
other pregnant cows to come in con-
tact with her. or any Of her discharges
for a period of nine days, or until all
the discharges from the vagina have
ceased.
Do not allow bull to serve COW at
the first period after abortion. or until
after the discharges from the vagina
have ceased, but should this occur, do
not permit him to serve any other COW
for a period of nine days, unless his
sheath be Thoroughly cleansed with the
chloride of zinc solution and by using
due diligence to avoid all physical in
Jury to pregnant cows, the loss from
this source can be almost, if not entirely
eliminated.