Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-07-13
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|. CLEMSON EXTENSION WORK );
Article XV.
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One Of the most common and
alarming diseased conditions occur
ring in horses and mules Is that or
collie. The term Is worry loose one,
being generally used 20 denote any
abdominal pain whatever, and it
| may readily be inferred that it
therefore, occurs in a great variety
| OF diseases. 1t is, however, only
necessary here to consider 1t under
two heads, viz, spasmodic collie and
| collie due to, impaction or obstruc-
| ton Of the bowels.
SpasmOdic collie is probably of the
most frequent occurrence and con-
sists Of a violent contraction of the
muscles Of the intestines, causing
intense pain. 1t is usually brought
on by giving large amounts of cold
water to horse over-heated; by
| exposing such a horse to chilling
rains after hard drive; sometimes
by giving a heavy feed OF green,
succulent feed; and in horses that
are predisposed to 1t. a sudden
| change of diet may be all that is
necessary to bring on an attack.
The condition is recognized by
| toms OF intense pain following some
of the causes above mentioned;
stamping violently with one hind
foot; looking around at the nanks
with an anxious expression; sweat
ing; lying down suddenly and roll
Ing In agony, and with occasional
periods OF freedom from pain, fol-
lowed by similar attacks.
Collie from impaction, as the name
indicates, is a condition in which
there is partial or complete stop
page OF the bowels, and may be
brought on by overlooking the sto-
| mach when in a tired-out condition,
and particularly with dry, innutri-
tious feed. A faulty condition of
the teeth may also be predispos-
| ing feature on account of imperfect
mastication Of the food. This con-
dition is accompanied by constipa-
ton and the animal shows evidences
OF a continuous dull pain as COM
pared with that Of spasmodic collie,
moving stillly, lying down OCCASION
ally and groaning, due to absence
OF violent movements It also runs
a longer course usually than SPAS
modic collie.
While it is always advisable to
consult qualified veterinarian
when possible, this is frequently i'm
practicable on account OF the small
number Of veterinarians in this
State, and every horse owner ought
to have some intelligent idea as to
how to recognize and treat the con-
dition
In spasmodic collie it is evident
| that a sedative or narcotic treat
mcnt should be reSorted to in orde"
to overcome the violent contraction
and relieve the pain. One Of the
best remedies is tlued extract OF
CannaDls indica, or Indian hemp.
given in doses OF six drams by the
mouth. This brings on drowsiness.
and as rule by the time the
GroWsineSS has worn off the collie
has disappeared. Another good
remedy is chloral hydrate given in
doses OF one ounce dissolved in n
| pint OF water; or it hypodermic
syringe be available, two grains of
sulphate Of morphine may be dis
solved in little water that has
been boiled and allowed to cool and
injected under the skin.
with impaction collie, entirely
different remedies are needed, the
| object being to unload the intestines
oi ihe oHendlnS material. For this
| purpose five drams OF alOes dissoly-
ed in quart of hot water and con-
| joined with one ounce of oil of tur-
pentlne and one dram Of fluid eX-
tract or nuN v0mica may be given,
or II this Is not conveniently at
| hand, one and half pints Of lin
seed oil may be given, and if there
| Is evidence OF much pain three
drains Of Cannabs indica may also
| De given. Copious rectal injections
| or soap suds are beneficial also.
| These remedies will usually suffice,
but If more drastic treatment is nee
essary it should be entrusted to a
veterinarian.
Much can be done in the way of
prevention, and by referring to the
causes mentioned the methods of
prevention will suggest themselves.
| Dr.. t.. Barnett,
5. c. Experiment Station Vetcrina-