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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    EYE, INFLAMMATION OF. in the horse which may arise from many causes, all, however, difficult to discover, and equally so to cure. The farmer will best consult the dictates of prudence by ceasing to either ride or drive a horse that has once had a fit. For Fpilepsy in the Cow. The same remarks, in general apply. The attack is the most fre- quent in young fat beasts, especially if they have been over driven or frightened. The best remedy is to either reduce the food of the animal, or to hasten its deptmture to the butcher. hi the Sheep—it is much more frequent than in either the horse or the cow. It occurs most frequently in young sheep, who are in good condition, both in the autumn and in the spring. The best treatment is to leave the action of the over-excited nervous energy to cease of itself. It is a disease which is apt to return, and is one which in some continental districts is produc- tive of great loss to the stockowner. EYE, INFLAMMATION OF—In horses, if ])roceeding from cold, give the following ball:— Emetic tartar, drachms, Nitre, 3 drachms. Linseed meal and soft soap sufficient to form a ball; and frequently foment the eye with hot water. If the inflammation does not abate, use the following lotion :— Goulard’s extract, 1 drachm, Spirit of wine, 1 drachm. Soft water, i pint.