Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-04
Common Diseases.
BY Or. W. J. Taylor, veterina-
rian, Montana Agricultural
College.
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Under the head OF common dis
cases." the author will discuss such
conditions as are liable to arise in do
nestle animals. many Of which. al
though not capable of being classcd
strictly under the term disease" me-
cessitates the administration of medi-
cines to enable the animals to over.
come them.
Many times animals have periodic
attacks of certain troubles, which
usually occur as a result Of lack of
observation on the part Of the owner
or attendant. We are all familiar with
the horse which has collie about every
so often. Now, as general thing, if
the person using and caring for that
horse will try to remember under just
what conditions he was handled prior
to the attack and, as far rs possible,
avoid repetition of those conditions,
the attacks may oftentimes be warded
off. 1t may be result Of feeding
some particular kind of forage; per.
haps he was watered when too warm.
or before or after meal when he had
been used to being watsred differ.
emily; it may be brought On by irreg-
ularity In feeding, such ~ late after
noon or evening. when he has been
used to being fed regularly. So we
might go on citing conditions which
v,,{1l hv:,, hat
ficient to illustrate the point
The same thing may be said of in
digestion In cows. Garset or tenn.
porary udder trouble may come from
lying on damp ground, a. come ami.
mails are very sensitive to this condi-
ton.
1t is we'll to bear these things in
mind and thereby prevent many all
ments in domestic animals.
Before taking up the subject of com.
mon diseases, | wish to call attention
to few remedies which should al.
ways be kept on hand By a farmer
who owns stock. AS far as possible
only those remedies which can be
used by any person of average intelli-
gence will be considered. There are
many remedies specific for certain
conditions, but, owing to their compli-
Gated nature, one must be we'll yersed
in their application in order to use
them to the best advantage.
There should always be kept on
hand some form of laxative for all
classes Of ADMINISTRATORS salts or
pure raw linseed oil for the horse, Ep-
som salts for the COW and sheep. and
castor oil for the dog and swine. Slim.
ulants, too, are essential. OF these,
aromatic spirits of ammonia, whisky
or brandy, and fluid extract of nux
vomica. may be mentioned. Nux vonl-
lea is not only a good st!nulant, but
10 excellent for promoting digestion
and creating an appetite. For carmi-
native action. something that will
warm up the system, give tone to the
digestive tract, and clay intestinal
pain-ginger. either powdered or tine.
ture Of ginger, and some oil OF pep.
permint. may be kept. Something
should always be at hand to stimulate
free elimination from the Kidneys.
Sweet spirits of nitre, turpentine to
rub over the loins but not to give by
mouth. and saltpetre. are coed. Do
not rely too much on patent prepare.
tons, as the composition OF these is
always mysterious. A few have proved
themselves worthy of note and asten-
ton will be called to their use later.
Lastly. when all has been done for
an animal that is possible with the
remedies at hand and it becomes
necessary t. send for veterinarian,
do not hesitate to tell him what has
been given. 1t will enable him to
treat the animal more successfully
than he otherwise could.