A most important precaution in the fleshy, plethoric cow, or in one that has been attacked at a previous calving, is to avoid drawing any milk from the bag for 12 or 24 hours after calving.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
This disease is not only peculiar to the cow, but it may be said to be virtually confined to the improved and plethoric cow.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
In a plethoric animal, with a strong, bounding pulse, bleeding may be resorted to instead of administering aconite.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler