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air drafts that circulate through his sleeping quarters. 

 As the cold nights approach generous bedding will pre- 

 vent them from piling up and they will consequently do 

 much better than if compelled to sleep on the bare floor 

 or in damp quarters. If the food seems to be responsi- 

 ble for the trouble, it might be necessary to do a little 

 drugging in order to more quickly bring them to their 

 normal condition. We have found that a teaspoonful of 

 sulphur mixed with the food about three times a week 

 will do more for a hog out of condition than anything 

 else. If this is used, however, they must have good, 

 dry quarters, otherwise there is danger of their taking 

 cold, and this may result in lung fever. If charcoal is 

 not available, supplying them with some ordinary coal 

 slack ser\es a good purpose. It should be given in small 

 quantities at first, because hogs in this condition are us- 

 ually ra''enous for mineral matter, and they may eat too 

 much if they have free access to it." 



GARGET — INFLA>IED UDDER 



Inflammation of the udder commonly occurs in hea\'y 

 milkers, and is caused by all of the milk not being re- 

 moved, says Craig. Frequently it occurs as a result of 

 the milk accumulating in the udder when the sow has 

 lost a part of her litter. Other causes are obstructed 

 teats, injuries to the glandular tissue, and infection from 

 germs. Congestion and inflammation of the udder 

 sometimes follow a difficult birth. Milking the sow two 

 or three times a day will usually relieve its congested 

 condition. Epsom salts should be given every other day, 



