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If it were practicable to administer the benzine in its raw 

 state or full strength in the shape of a ball, as is sometimes 

 given to horses, we might, perhaps, expect better results 

 than from reducing its strength by mixing it with milk, etc., 

 before administration. 



To Prevent Attacks of the Gadfly. 



This pest sometimes causes considerable trouble in the 

 flock. The most simple and effectual remedy I am acquainted 

 with is to bore a number of holes in a log, fill them with salt 

 and then smear tar over the holes being of course careful 

 not to entirely obliterate them. In trying to get the salt the 

 sheep unconsciously smear their noses with tar. The holes 

 should be bored high up 1 in the log so as to prevent the 

 sides of the sheep from becoming daubed with tar. Some- 

 times by plowing up a small patch of land on which the sheep 

 lay or fold during the day the attacks of the gadfly are les- 

 sened, as when the newly-plowed land becomes dry the 

 sheep, by their stamping and running in trying to evade 

 this dreaded pest, causes a dust to rise which proves unfavor- 

 able to its presence. 



Constipation. 



Constipation is the cause of great mortality among young 

 lambs. Especially is this true where an attempt is made to 

 raise early lambs where succulent rations are not provided. 

 Most shepherds, professional and otherwise, sometimes find 

 a lamb that will appear dumpish, refuse to suck, and other- 

 wise act stragely, although perhaps he has sucked and got 

 along in fine shape for four or five days previous to acting 



