Every man his own cattle doctor; containing the causes, symptoms, and treatment of all the diseases incident to oxen, sheep, swine, poultry, and rabbits / [Francis Clater].

  • Clater, Francis, 1756-1823
Date:
1836
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Credit: Every man his own cattle doctor; containing the causes, symptoms, and treatment of all the diseases incident to oxen, sheep, swine, poultry, and rabbits / [Francis Clater]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    should become faint; and the bowels must be kept in a loose or rather purging state by No. 2. As soon as the bowels are opened, the fever powder (No. 1, p. 54) should be given morning, noon, and night, until the patient is well. Nothing more than a very little mash should be allowed, and all cordials should be avoided as absolutely destructive to the beast. Although it is very difficult to produce a blister on the thick skin of the ox, it should be attempted if the disease does not speedily subside. The hair should be closely cut or shaved from the upper part of the forehead and the poll, and for six inches on each side down the neck, and some of the following ointment well rubbed in:— RECIPE (No. 1G.) Blister Ointment. Take—Lard, twelve ounces; Resin, four ounces ; Melt them together, and, when they are getting cold, add Oil of turpentine, four ounces; and Powdered cantharides, five ounces; Stirring the whole well together. A seton in the dewlap, made with the root of the black hellebore, will also be advisable. When the blister is beginning to peel off, green elder, or marsh mallow ointment, will be the best application to supple and heal the part. A little of it should be gently smeared over the blistered surface morning and night.