. The diseases and disorders of the ox, with some account of the diseases of the sheep. DISEASES OF THE OX AND SHEEP. 205 bucket containing a solution of carbolic acid, which is drawn between the toes to and fro, and then rinsed. Then the operator removes the diseased horn. The diseased parts of the feet should then be well dressed with ointment of salicylic acid, or with ointment of boric acid, and then poulticed for at least a day in linseed meal or oilcake poultice. At the expiration of the twenty-four hours, the feet may be well washed with warm water, and placed in a fresh poultice for an
. The diseases and disorders of the ox, with some account of the diseases of the sheep. DISEASES OF THE OX AND SHEEP. 205 bucket containing a solution of carbolic acid, which is drawn between the toes to and fro, and then rinsed. Then the operator removes the diseased horn. The diseased parts of the feet should then be well dressed with ointment of salicylic acid, or with ointment of boric acid, and then poulticed for at least a day in linseed meal or oilcake poultice. At the expiration of the twenty-four hours, the feet may be well washed with warm water, and placed in a fresh poultice for another day, and then again washed and dressed and poulticed. Some recommend the application of Stockholm tar, and where no better substitute is readily to be procured, that simple sub- stance may be found very useful, and especially in the summer. Fig. 18. The above pictm-e represents the method of applying any suitable preparation such as ointment of salicylic acid, by means of a bandage or rag, to the inter- digital space. time. Others recommend that the diseased structures should be corroded with the powerful acids, such as sulphuric acid or nitric acid. Sulphurous Acid is really the best for this purpose. In case any acid is applied, it is usual to do it by means of a feather dipped in the fluid. The pustules are by this means destroyed, and an eschar forms and falls off in about seven days. It is advisable then to follow up the treatment by the application of ointment of salicylic acid, or that of boric acid, or with a mixture of sulphate of copper and Stockholm tar. Sometimes, however, it may be necessary toTepeat the applica- tion of the sulphurous acid, or other acid, and then follow it up with the ointment. Some prefer to use nitric acid at first, so as to burn way the decayed and decaying tissues, and then to dress the surface. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and app
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