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{ 19 THE DRYDEN OBSERVER | year we tak SR custome the year 1920, and assure we e Shalt endeavouy r to show our appreciation by continuing to seil only reliable goods at lowest prices. oe ha We extend sincerest wishes to all for a prosperous, he) IL J. CLARK "Keep your face turned towards the Sunshine, and the Sides will fall behind - you." The 2 Red Bric Chi £2 i ¥ quantity. ¢ them in good heart for ¢ Over. FOAL CONSTIPATION Retention of the Meconium in 'Feals Very Comman. Symptoms Described-- Anticipation of the Trouble Advised and Mechan- ical Treatment Suggested -- Live Stock Notes. - { (Contributed by Ontario Department of Agriculture, Toronto.) URING foetal life the liver of the foal is active. It secretés a limited quantity of bile, "which after being conveyed to the small intestine becomes formed into dark-colored balls of various sizes'and different densities. These pass backwards and occupy the in- testines. The substance is called the "meconium." At birth the rectum is usually full and both the large and small intestine contain a considerable Under : "conditions a quantity of this s 1ce is voided shortly after birth and at frequent intervals afterwards until it has all been voided and the excreta voided afterwards is of a yellow color. appearance of yellow faeces always indicates that the meconium has been. all voided and that the excreta ap-| pearing is the effete material of nour- ishment taken after birth. This con- dition should be present at about 24 hours after birth. In manyr cases, either through want of sufficient ex- pulsive force or by reason of some lumps of meconium being so large that the animal cannot force them through the anus, the substance is not voided. Retention of meconium probably causes more deaths in foals than any other condition. Symptoms.--The foal elevates the 'tail, arches the back, and makes in- effectual efforts to defecate. At first he does not appear to suffer acutely, but as none passes he becomes un- easy, the efforts are more violent and more frequent, he refuses to nurse normally, and later on will not nurse at all; lies a great deal evidently suf- fering acutely, becomes more uneasy and weak and dies in a variable time. Treatment. ome breeders give a laxative Or puk ati immediately after birth as a prévéntive. This, we consider, is a mistake, as it often causes acute diarrhoea, which is al- ways serious and often fatal. "When we know that the trouble is in the rectum and that drugs given by the mouth have little or no effect upon the contents of this organ, we can readily see that by increasing the actions of the interior intestines, but not removing the cause of trou- ble, is very liable to cause serious complieations, in cases where reten- tion is present. In most cases the trouble can be removed mechanically, by the attendant carefully trimming the nail of his forefinger (in order to avoid scarifying the lining mem- brane of the rectum) inserting the finger into the rectum and removing all of the meconium he can reach. Then giving an injection of a few ounces of warm soapy water or water and oil or glycerine. This to be re- peated at intervals of 4 to 6 hours, or oftener if symptoms indicate a neces- sity, until the faeces become yellow. The condition is not so often noticed in foals whose dams have had con- siderable grass before parturition, as in those of dams who have been on dry food. It is probably wise for the atten- dant to anticipate the trouble and mechanically remove the meconium of all foals shortly after birth. When carefully done it cannot injuriously , affeet the colt, it avoids trouble and at least relieves the foal of the neces- sary efforts to void the substance.--. J. H. Reed, V.S.,, O. A. College, Guelph. 2 : - Live Stock Notes. attle relish a change of pasture. f the mares are working hard, a little Brain fed the colts will keep wintering Brood S0WS may be. inexpensively wintered over in colony if a good supply of bedding is available. Warmer quarters should be provided the stock boar. Exercise for both means better litters. Ld Many good horses are ruined by care not being taken to slacken the | ratiqn when the heavy work, closes up. J Condition Yost by cattle tile left i out on cold and wet nights will need \ ¥ to be made up later by SEpeTNITe grain feeding. Stabling and yarding should now be the rule on most farms. The young , things and dry cows may find some pasture in the fields, but as a rule the "top" on «lovers and grasses is ' needed for winter protection and is better on the plants than inside the stock. Stables should be put in shape for the winter. Do not forget to white- wash the walls and wash the windows to let in Dblenty of winter sunlight. This job 'is preferably done after threshing, as the dust from threshing tends to settle in stables, especially of the "Bank-Barn" style, which are all too common on Canadian dairy farms. Under a barn, and especially when housed with other animals, is 'not an ideal place for milch cows. Select the Breeding Poultry Stock. In selecting the male always look | for a vigorous, active bird, whose head is broad with a comb of bright red color. The sides of the shanks or legs should show consideraiie we color. Be sure that such a bird has well-musecled breast that is ani If possible secure one bred from a laying hen. All that has been said of the male applies to "the female. The | Boy pay Duties 5 The Case 10 20 is noted for its reserve power. Owners state that these tractors are always capable in emergency, for extra hard plowing or for grades. : This 10-20 is recommended for pulling three 14 inch plows which it can pull in sod or stubble. 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