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case of large losses or fear of some contagious dis- 

 ease is expert assistance ever called. 

 Toxic enteritis. See section on Poisons. 



10. Piles. 



This condition is very rare in sheep. Complete 

 withdrawal of food for several days, with appli- 

 cations of belladonna ointment to the affected 

 parts, is all that is required. 



