Diseases of the ear are very rare in cattle; yet, as simple inflammatory
action does now and then occur, it is well that the farmer should be
able to recognize and treat it.
_Symptoms._--An unnatural heat and tenderness about the base of the ear,
and the animal carries the head on one side.
_Cure._--Fomentations of marshmallows; a light diet of scalded shorts;
an occasional drink of thoroughwort tea. These with a little rest, in a
comfortable barn, will perfect the cure.
_Remarks._--If any irritating substance is suspected to have fallen into
the ear, efforts must be made to remove it: if it cannot be got at, a
small quantity of olive oil may be poured into the cavity; then, by
rotating the head, with the affected ear downwards, the substances will
often pass out.