The Milk in which the Cure of the Gout consists, ought to be excellent
in its Kind; the Animal from whence it is taken, as described by
_Waldsmid_, should be an Heifer, or Cow of a middle Age, of a good
Habit, either of Red or a Black Colour, (though this need not so
strictly be minded) neither fat nor lean, nor pregnant, and kept
separate from the Bull: In Winter fed upon good Hay, Barley, Bran or
Straw; in Summer at good Grass, and led in a Collar like an Horse. If
any one can keep a Cow for their own Use, it is best, and they may more
safely rely upon help from it; but if not, the Milk as the Milkmen sell
it will do; taking Care however that the Cow be of a good Habit, well
fed, and not too old.