The farmers' medical dictionary for the diseases of animals / By Cuthbert W. Johnson, Esq. F.R.S.

  • Johnson, Cuthbert W. (Cuthbert William), 1799-1878.
Date:
1845
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Credit: The farmers' medical dictionary for the diseases of animals / By Cuthbert W. Johnson, Esq. F.R.S. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    FLESH, OR MUSCLE. The patient to have bran mashes and warm water. Ihe operation of the physic may be assisted by means of a clyster, composed of warm water, halt a pound of Epsom salts, and half a pint of linseed oil. Afterwards the fol- lowing fever ball, to be given night and morn- ing:— Tartar emetic, 1 draclim, Camphor, 1 drachm. Powdered nitre, 2 drachms, Linseed meal, and treacle sufficient to form a ball. FEVER IN CATTLE, see Hoose, Ca- TARRH. FIBRIN Is the clot, or fibrous matter, of blood which remains after being thoroughly washed in water. 100 parts are composed of—■ Carbon Oxygen Hydrogen . Azote, or nitrogen • 5'360 parts. • 19-685 „ 7-021 „ . 19-934 „ FIRING. Iliis painful operation the far- mer will gladly leave to the veterinary surgeon. It is a barbarous jtractice, for which blistering may in most cases be readily substituted, and is one which the humane farmer will anxiously and studiously strive ^to avoid. In no case ought the hiing to be allowed to penetrate through the skin. FISTULOUS WITHERS—Require to be treated like Poll Evil, see Poll Evil. FrrS, see Epilepsy. FLESH, OR MUSCLE. That of the ox was analysed by M. Bezzelius; he found in 100 parts— 9G