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

  • Cuthbert Johnson
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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    AZOTE, OR NITROGEN. Apoplexy or Staggers in Cattle.—Bleed from tour to six quarts, according to size and strength, and if not relieved in two or three hours, bleed again till the beast is faint. The following drench must be given :— Epsom salts, 1 i lbs. Linseed oil, 1 pint, Warm water, 3 j)int8 ; and repeated every six hours with only half the quantity of salts and oil, till they are well purged; after which the following drench may be given twice a day:— Tartar emetic, 2 scruples. Powdered nitre, i ounce. Gruel, 3 pints ;—mix for use. Apoplexy or Staggers in Sheep.—Bleed copi- ously (about a quart), and afterwards give the following drench;— Purging Drench— Epsom salts, 2 ounces, Linseed oil, 2 ounces, NV arm gruel or water, 4 ounces; to be repeated in six hours, if the bowels arc not well opened; afterwards giv'c the following fever drench once or twice a day:— Tartar emetic, 10 grains. Nitre, 2 drachms, .Gruel, 2 ounces ;—mix for use. Apoplexy or Staggers in Pigs.—Bleed and aherxtards open the bowels with Epsom salts and sulphur. • AZO PE, or NITROGEN.—This gas con- stitutes /9‘IG ])er cent, of the air we breathe ; it is known only in the state of gas. Azotic 3G
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