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paddle to the sore. If the lame sheep are neglected until the 

 disease gets deep-seated all the horn must be pared away from 

 diseased parts with a sharp knife so the remedy can reach the 

 sore. The right way is not to allow the trouble to reach that 

 stage. 



Quick Way for Large Flocks 



Where there are many sheep to be treated it can be best done 

 by walking them through a trough containing a blue vitriol solu- 

 tion mixed at the rate of one-half pound of blue vitriol to a gallon 

 of water. The trough can be arranged so the sheep must walk 

 through it coming from the pasture to stable. This trough treat- 

 ment is an excellent way to prevent sore feet. 



Whitewash Preventive 



Where there has been no lame sheep a trough containing a lime 

 and water mixture about as thick as whitewash placed where the 

 sheep will walk through it daily will prevent foot trouble. This is 

 cheaper than curing after the sheep are lame. 



Trim Feet Once a Year 



The good sheep man will catch his sheep once or preferably 

 twice a year and with "toe nippers" trim the long toes and 

 cut away all excess hoof that will be likely to catch filth. Keep- 

 ing the hoofs level adds comfort to the sheep. 



Sheep Enjoy a High, Dry Place to Rest 



