152 SHEEP DISEASES. 



10. Panaritium. 



Canker of the foot. 



Sometimes brought on by bruises and the con- 

 sequent infection by the bacillus necrosis. Other 

 times by excessive damp weather and ranging in 

 low, marshy pastures. 



The treatment is largely hygienic; removal 

 from the damp or infected quarters, and driving 

 through a trough containing several inches of blue 

 vitriol solution one pound to five gallons of 

 water, or even stronger. In very severe cases, 

 one dram of formalin to two ounces of glycerin, 

 or a paste composed of equal parts of flour and 

 chlorid of zinc, may be applied with much benefit. 



