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embedded in the lungs, where they collect in masses, protect them- 

 selves by a mucous covering, which greatly retards treatment for 

 their destruction. 



■ STRONGYLUS MICRURUS. 



Symptoms of the Disease. — In the early stages little is observed 

 but a cough ; this becomes particularly harsh and hollow, which is 

 more pronounced when the sufferer is driven or startled. There is 

 usually a flabby swelling under the jaw ; this is a sure indication of 

 the parasite. The coat is staring, and the hair drops off in patches. 

 The cough becomes worse and the animal gradually weaker until 

 unable to stand. It lies out full length with the neck outstretched, 

 and breathing more difficult and distressed ; this continues until death 

 ensues from exhaustion and suffocation. Examination after death 

 will show large quantities of the worms in the throat and lungs. 



Treatment for Cattle. — As soon as symptoms of parasitic disease 

 is observed, the principal form of treatment should be — first, to sup- 

 port the animal's strength by a liberal allowance of good food that is 

 easily assimilated, plenty of salt, pure water, and, if possible, a change 

 of pasture. For the treatment of the destruction ojf the parasite, 

 hypodermic injection into the bronchial passage is immediately des- 

 tructive of all located there, but this should be carried out by prac- 

 tised hands, as death may occur very rapidly after the injection by 

 the mass of parasites in the passage collecting at the junction with the 

 lunge and thus causing suffocation. Continued doses of carbolic acid 

 in the food is, no doubt, the best and surest remedy, the antiseptic 

 action entering into the circulation and thus to the lungs and so prove 

 ing fatal to the parasite ; though somewhat slow, the results were 

 undoubtedly successful. 



A useful and simple drench as a preventative on suspected pas- 

 tures and localities is equal parts of Stockholm tar and sale with suffi- 

 cient oil to make it liquid — dose according to age. 



Parasite in Sheep. — This short description concerning sheep is 

 confined to Valsayu land and to one parasite, though others were seen, 

 tape worms, &c, The land is sandy loam with a gravel substratum, 

 but lays too low for successful sheep-rearing under the best conditions. 



