SECTION VII. 



DISEASES OF METABOLISM. 



1. Obesity. 



This is a rather rare disease among sheep; al- 

 ways secondary to some other trouble. Cases of 

 non-pathological obesity will be eagerly purchased 

 by the butcher. 



2. Rachitis. 

 Rickets. 



This disease is due to a deficiency of lime salts, 

 occurring almost exclusively among lambs. 



Symptoms: The animal becomes delicate and 

 does not thrive. The legs become crooked and 

 pliable, and the "bow-legs" in front are very 

 noticeable. 



Treatment: Supply the necessary bone-build- 

 ing mineral salts. The following is excellent for 

 lambs: 



B 



Syr. lactophosphate Sviii 



Cod-liver oil Sxvi 



M. Sig. One ounce daily with dose syringe. 



If the patient is a, suckling, the ewe can be given 

 lime-containing foods and the calcium phosphate 

 mixed with molasses and given as an electuary. 



3. Wool Eating. 



This is more of a habit among sheep than a dis- 

 ease. Usually when a band of sheep are kept in 



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