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pings are not soiling the grass about some shady tree, where the 

 grass will grow up rank and sweet and be nibbled at by the unsus- 

 pecting lambs with fatal results. Care should at all times be taken 

 that the sheep should not drink from stagnant pools or small, slow 

 streams fouled by the droppings. Troughs are much the safest 

 watering places, and they should be kept clean. 



As to medication, it should be prompt upon the first sign of in- 

 fection. The old remedy of turpentine and milk is rarely effectual. 

 It is not worth administering. The only things that have seemed to 

 do good are Toxaline, a preparation made by F. S. Burch, of Chica- 



Dorset and Shrop Blood Mingled. 



go, and gasoline or benzine, which was discovered by M. Julienne, 

 in France and first introduced by us into America. In case infec- 

 tion is discovered it is wise to treat the entire flock. Be careful not 

 to strangle the sheep by rough or too hasty drenching. 



Either benzine or gasoline may be used. The dose is two tea- 

 spoonfuls to a 5olb lamb, mixed with four ounces of either sweet 

 milk or thin flax-seed tea, (cold) well shaken together. Give after 

 fasting for 16 hours. Be careful not to strangle by pouring down too 

 fast or getting in wind-pipe. Repeat the dose daily for three days. 

 It has no ill effects on the health of well lambs and is sure to rem- 

 edy the drooping ones, if stomach-worms are the cause of their ill- 

 ness. Dose the old sheep as well. They will take a tablespoonful. 

 Better to use a 5c measuring glass (sold at druggists) rather than 

 try to measure in a spoon, which holds an uncertain amount. 



