54 AGRICULTURE. 



Saltpeter 2 oz., dried sulf. iron 3 oz. Mix. Give 2 

 teaspoonfuls with the feed 2 or 3 times daily. 



Alum. — Alum is an astringent. Chiefly used externally. 

 Use a saturated solution in hot water. Applied to the 

 shoulders of horses in the spring it toughens the skin and 

 prevents collar-galls. Useful in healing harness-galls. 

 One of the best lotions to apply to barb-wire cuts and other 

 wounds of a similar nature to prevent growth of proud 

 flesh. Sometimes dusted over the surface in the form 

 of burnt alum ; not so effective as the saturated solution. 



Ginger. — Dose : Horse, i to i oz. Ginger stimulates 

 the various mucous membranes with which it comes in 

 contact. Administered internally it increases the gas- 

 tric secretions, facilitates digestion, and checks formation 

 of gas. It is a useful adjunct to many medicines and is 

 given with tonics and stimulants. Combined with purga- 

 tives it diminishes their liability to nauseate and gripe, and 

 also hastens their effect. It is used in all domesticated ani- 

 mals to fulfil those purposes, and is especially adapted to 

 cattle and sheep. 



Carbolic Acid. — One of the best and cheapest disinfec- 

 tants known. For dressing fresh wounds it may be used 

 in from 2 per cent to 5 per cent watery solution. In oil i 

 part to 15. Inhalation of the vapor with steam is of great 

 service in malignant sore throat and abscesses following 

 strangles. Carbolic acid is a narcotic irritant poison, and 

 considerable care must be exercised in its use, as it is liable 

 to become absorbed and produce poisonous effects if ap- 

 plied over a large surface in a strong solution. It has been 

 highly recommended in the treatment of hog cholera. It 

 may be given to hogs in doses of from i to 5 drops well 

 diluted. 



Pine Tar. — Not much employed internally. It is a good 

 dressing in thrush and canker of the horse's foot. It is also 

 of special service in foot-rot in sheep. It acts as a stimulant 

 and deodorizer to foul-smelling wounds and prevents the 

 attacks of flies. 



Lime Water. — Lime water is prepared by slaking a small 

 quantity of freshly burned lime with a large quantity of 



