. Fig. 61. The above illustration depicts a cow, on -which the exact spot in the flank whereat the rumen should be punctured in cases of tympanites is shown. in position, to allow of the continuous escape of the gases. The cannula is tied in this position, and kept there until the gas has ceased to be produced. If the sufferers are in-lamb ewes, or sheep out of condition, about half-a-pint of linseed oil may be administered. If, in the course of two hours or so, no relief is thereby obtained, it may Fig 02. The above illustration re))resents a trocar encased in its cannula. be as well to give
. Fig. 61. The above illustration depicts a cow, on -which the exact spot in the flank whereat the rumen should be punctured in cases of tympanites is shown. in position, to allow of the continuous escape of the gases. The cannula is tied in this position, and kept there until the gas has ceased to be produced. If the sufferers are in-lamb ewes, or sheep out of condition, about half-a-pint of linseed oil may be administered. If, in the course of two hours or so, no relief is thereby obtained, it may Fig 02. The above illustration re))resents a trocar encased in its cannula. be as well to give half-an-ounce of aromatic spirits of ammonia in a pint of warm water; or, if the ammonia is not at hand, about six fluid ounces of brandy or whisky slightly diluted with warm water may be administered. If the animal be very severely affected, the rumen may be punctured by means of the trocar, and when this is withdrawn, the cannula may be tied in the wound made, and left in for even a day or more—in fact, as
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