Aroma Pets

Cows, Bulls and Calves

Cows often need a tonic. Make up the following for them: 

when you have added the essential oils to the water, shake well and use 1 teaspoon mixed with more water in a plant-spray to spray the feed in the winter.

The milk production of cows can be increased by adding to their feed the right herb or oil instead of these worrying hormones that the unwitting consumer must drink along with the milk. Hazelnut leaves are said to increase the butterfat content of the milk while also being good for the cow's digestive system. Melissa (lemon balm) is also effective for increased milk production. Use it dry in the feed or add 15 drops of melissa oil to 100ml boiling water and use 1 teaspoon of this, sprayed on the feed. Marjoram is also good for increased lactation, as well as preventing cows aborting. Put 10 drops of marjoram essential  oil in 100mls boiling water and add one tea-spoon of this to 1 litre of water in a plant-spray, and spray the cows feed. Use this method after the birth as well, as to help the uterus. 

Diarrhoea or scours in calves can be treated by adding 1 drop of chamomile oil to their feed. bathe the abdomen with a large piece of old material which has been soaked in 4.5 litres of warm water to which 10 drops of chamomile oil has been added.

Reference: The Fragrant Pharmacy: V A Worwood