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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    CUD, LOSS OF. CORDIAL BALL, see Ball. CORIANDER SEED. This is a warm stomachic, frequently added to drenches of cattle, to prevent griping. CORONET—Is that portion of the foot of the horse where the horn of the hoof unites with the skin of the pasterns. COSTIVENESS IN CALVES, sccCalves. COUGH, TREATMENT OF. The fol- lowing ball may be given in this complaint:— Gum ammoniacum, 2 drachms, Powdered sqmlls, 1 drachm, Campimr, 1 drachm, Soap, 2 draclims;—made into a ball with syrup. Or,— Gum ammoniacum, 3 drachms, Powdered squills, 1 drachm,, „ opium, ^ drachm. Soap, 2 drachms;—made into a ball with syrup. If the cough is very bad and painful, a moderate bleeding may be desirable. CRIB-BITING—Is a morbid habit, which is acquired too readily by many horses, of bit- ing the manger, and at the same time either expelling or sucking in air through the wind- pipe. It is an unsoundness in a horse, and is incurable. The results are, increased wearing of the teeth, spilling of the corn, and an in- creased tendency to colic. The horse may be stayed from cribbing by either wearing a strap tight around his neck, or wearing a muzzle of a peculiar construction, which, while it enables the horse to eat his hay and corn, prevents him from seizing hold of the manger. CUD, LOSS OF—Is not a disease of itself,