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■swer the purpose in slight incipient cases ; but in 

 those of long standing, the stronger caustic will be 

 found necessary. 



Dissolve the nitrated quicksilver in the acid ; 

 and, when perfectly dissolved, add gradually the 

 spirit of wine. 



It may be necessary to dilute this sometimes with 

 a little water : and it should be remarked, that, after 

 applying either of these preparations once or twice, 

 the sore part will generally have a more healthy 

 appearance, and then some mild application \W11 be 

 most proper, such as Friar's balsam or tincture of 

 myrrh. It is likely that a mixture of tar and oil of 

 turpentine would prove a useful application in such 

 cases, as it may tend, in some measure, to protect 

 the diseased part from moisture. For some time 

 after the feet have been dressed, the sheep should 

 be kept in a dry place ; turning them into a limed 

 fallow has been strongly recommended. 

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