The Question Box. 383 



Mr. Van Dreser. — Prepare a dust bath in a box, by putting in 

 some sand, in which sulphur has been mixed, and allow the hens 

 to wallow in it. Tansy in the nests will also kill the lice. 



What will remove the diseased scales from the legs of poultry? 



Mr. Ward. — They are caused by a parasite. Some one of the 

 sheep dips, or diluted carbolic acid, will remove the scales. Wash 

 the legs with it. 



What will cure thrush in a horse's foot? 



Dr. Smead. — Use either blue vitrei or calomel, after thoroughly 

 cleaning the foot and cutting away all of the diseased frog. 



What shall I do for a horse which has a " strain," and what is a good 

 remedj' for scratches on horses? 



Mr. Converse. — Give some condition powders; then rub some 

 carbolized oil on the scratches. I do not know what to do for a 

 " strain." Possibly some of the liniments would be best. Consult 

 a veterinarian. 



What is sure death to lice on cattle and hens? 



A Farmer. — A quart of good cider vinegar mixed with two 

 quarts of water will kill every louse on cattle or hens. 



Mr. Ward. — If you are so unfortunate as to have lice on your 

 cattle, you will find nothing better than some one of the carbolic 

 sheep dips, using one part of the dip to 50 of water. The mixture 

 is good for many other troubles on sheep, cattle or poultry. In 

 Scotland these dips are used to wash the legs of Clydesdale 

 horses to promote the growth of hair. 



Mr. Litchard. — Equal parts of lard and kerosene oil, rubbed 

 thoroughly into the hair, will kill them. Not more than two or 

 three applications will be necessary. 



Mr. Cook. — If an animal is very lousy, diluted carbolic acid will 

 kill them. Blanket the cow, then when the nits hatch give her 

 another washing. 



Mr. Ward. — Kerosene, lard and tobacco juice will kill cattle 

 lice, but they are nasty and sticky remedies, while the carbolic 

 dips are clean and just as available as are the other prescriptions. 



