Counter-Irritants, such as mustard, ammonia, or oil of turpentine, may be rubbed on the abdomen when it becomes tender to the touch.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
These substances are usually living organisms, or it is possible that in some cases they are chemical Irritants.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
To protect the mucous membrane from the action of strong Irritants, one may give flaxseed tea, barley water, the whites of eggs, milk, butter, olive oil, or fresh lard.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler