27 

 DISEASES OF SHEEP. 



THIS is not meant for a scientific discussion 

 of diseases and remedies; it is merely an ef- 

 fort to group the common ailments under their 

 common names in alphabetical order. The 

 remedies given are tried ones and the direc- 

 tions are brief and simple, just as if we were 

 talking to each other. Where there is no 

 practical, tried remedy known, no attempt is 

 made to appear erudite by naming possible ones. In such cases 

 prevention is indicated, which after all is the Great Sheep Remedy. 



ABC Ailments and Remedies. 



Abortion Strictly speaking this is not a disease, but the result of 

 disease or accident. Among sheep it is seldom epidemic. If 

 the contagious form appears the cause must be ascertained in 

 order to apply any remedy for checking the spread. In cases 

 of epidemic abortion you should get the advice of a veterinary. 

 Individual cases are mostly the result of crowding the animals 

 through narrow spaces; rough handling; fright or injury from 

 any cause. 



Braxy This is a disease of sheep; but the term is so variously ap- 

 plied in different section, that is not wise to specify causes or 

 remedies. 



Bloating Give tablespoonful baking soda, and half tablespoonful 

 ground ginger in pint of water. Fasten mouth open with band 

 of straw or piece of corn cob; straddle the animal and gently 

 but regularly knead or work the extended sides. Use the trocar 

 as a last resort. 



Barren Ewes Too much flesh is usually the cause. Force constant 

 exercise; reduce feed for month or more before breeding; then 

 feed liberally. 



