ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS— co"«inwe J. 



Dipping Lambing Ewes (G. C). — Ewes infested with tick should not be dipped during 

 the lambnig period, but one month after being shorn. 



Shearing Sheep (G. C.). — The time for shearing sheep in the Fern Tree Gully dis- 

 trict is when the weather is fairly warm, about the end of October or beginning of Novem- 

 ber. 



Rearing Lambs (F. R. W.). — Lambs may be given special foods, such as calves are 

 sometimes reared on; but new milk, sweetened with sugar, and weakened with one-third warm 

 water, must be given for a few weeks; after which they should gradually be worked on 

 to skim milk and calf's food. 



Blood Ci.ots in Newly-Laid Eggs [hiflajnmaiion of Oviduct). — Causation : While this 

 may be due to heavy laying, or sometimes to eggs being too large, it is more often the result 

 of too stimulating food, especially when condiments are added; too much blood-meal in ration; 

 or, a slight obstruction of the cloaca may have caused the trouble. 



Symptoms. Birds often commence by laying soft-shelled eggs; at times, eggs containing 

 more or less blood ; and, in very many cases, laying misshapen and yolkless eggs. 



Treatment : Avoid stimulating foods, cease adding pepper, and reduce the quantity of 

 blood meal; give a little Epsom salts in drinking water; administer 2 grains bicarbonate of 

 soda within twenty-four hours, and ^ drop aconite twice daily. Add to meal daily for a brief 

 period sliced raw onion. 



Prominent Glands in a Cow. — As to the cause of the glands of a milch cow being 

 larger than usually found, and which appear in a little loose skin under the throat, and are 

 the size of two small plums : — the glands referred to are frequently seen rather prominently 

 without any disease being present. Judging from the description, the condition is normal. 



Books on Ailments of the Cow. — The following book may be obtained from anv of 

 the leading booksellers : — Diseases of Cattle (Dollar and Moller). 



Drench for Bull. — In inflammation of the sheath and organs it is advisable in all cases 

 where the inflammation has been localized to keep the bowels loose and control the fever. In 

 the case in question 1 lb. Epsom salts, with i lb. treacle and i oz. ginger, would form a useful 

 drench. 



Daily Ration for Cow. — (W.Y.) — The respective quantities of hay chaff, oats, and 

 bran re([uired daily to feed a cow are : — Good Imy chaff, 25-30 lbs. ; crushed oats, 3-4 lbs. ; 

 bran, 3-4 lbs. 



Swollen Vein on M.4RE's Leg. — (C.S.S.) — A draught mare developed lameness in hind leg 

 and became spiritless. A vein very much swollen was found on the side of the leg, 

 hard to the touch. Hot fomentations and rub )ing only temporarily removed it. 



Answer. — The mare is evidently suffering from an attack of "Weed or Lymphangitis," 

 a disease which commonly results from over-feeding with rich nitrogenous material. Give a 

 7 drachm ball of Barbadoes aloes, put an ounce of saltpetre in the drinking water, and compel 

 the mare to take exercise. 



AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. 



DOOKIE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. 



The College offers every facility to students to become competent agriculturists, 

 vignerons, and dairymen. 



Fees. — £28 5s. per annum. 



LONGERENONG AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. 



One aim of this institution is to fill in the gap between tliu .State .Scliool und Dookie, 

 i.e., to take students between the ages of fourteen and sixteen years. 



Fees. — Resident, £18 5s. per annum ; Non-resident, £5 per annum. 



BURNLEY SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE AND SMALL 



FARMING. 



The Course includes regular lectures in Agricultural and Horticultural Science, and 

 the Management of Animals ; Dairying, Fig und Poultry Management, and kindred 

 subjects. 



Fees. — Permanent Students, £5 per annum ; We<lnesday half-day Students, £1 

 per annum. 



On receipt of Post Card a Copy of the Prospectus of either College will be 

 forwarded by the Secretary, Departjnent of Agriculture, Melbourne. 



