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those affected, or off from infected pastures, as those free from 

 the disease will contract it from those that have it. Also the 

 pens should be thoroughly disinfected. 



A good effective remedy, though poisonous, is the following: 



White arsenic 5 pounds. 



Pearl ash 5 pounds. 



Soft soap 5 pounds. 



Sulphur 5 pounds. 



Boiling water 20 gallons. 



Mix, but don't inhale the fumes, and when cold add 

 180 gallons of cold water, and stir until well mixed. 



This mixture must be put in a tank or dipping vat prepared 

 for the purpose and the sheep dipped in it. Dip the sheep in 

 such a way, back foremost, that the head will remain out, and 

 leave in for at least one minute. As soon as the sheep is brought 

 out of the bath, its wool should be thoroughly squeezed to rid it 

 of all the liquid preparation possible before turning into a clean 

 yard to dry. To reach every part not touched by the dip, go 

 over the heads of the flock with the following: 



Mercurial ointment 1 pound. 



Oil of turpentine -J pint. 



Rosin 1 pound. 



Lard 3 pounds. 



Mix, and apply to all parts of the head not touched 

 by the dip. 



A tobacco dip as the following is a very good preparation: 



Tobacco leaves 2-0 pounds. 



Sulphur 6 pounds. 



Pearl ash 6 pounds. 



Soft soap 6 pounds. 



Hot water 90 gallons. 



Mix. 



