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time to time, I must refer you in this matter to the 

 proper Goverimaent authorities. 



Medical. Treatment: If permitted by. Government 

 authorities, I would suggest the following treatment as 

 being beneficial: In mild attacks of Foot and Mouth 

 Disease benefits may be derived by cleanliness and the 

 applications of antiseptics as placing Boracic Acid, one 

 dram; Potassium Chlorate, two drams, in a bucket of 

 water, compelling the animal to drink it. Repeat this 

 dose two or three times a day. Also compel the animals 

 to stand in tubs or troughs containing a one in one thou- 

 sandth solution of Bichloride of Mercury for at least five 

 minutes, twice daily. When other parts of the body be- 

 come affected, as the cow's udder, apply Carbolated 

 Vaseline twice daily. This treatment should be continued 

 until all ulcers have ceased to discharge. Always keep in 

 mind that this disease is contagious and is transmitted 

 to other animals, as well as to man. For disinfecting 

 corrals, barns, clothing, hands and anything which the 

 diseased animal might come in contact with, I would rec- 

 ommend Coal Tar products, diluted one part to fifty 

 parts warm water. Spray, sprinkle or scrub. 



FOOT ROT 



(Foul in Foot) 



Cause : Due to filth or from hard substances accumu- 

 lating between the two digits, producing irritation and 

 inflammation and suppuration. 



Symptoms: Lameness. On examination the foot is 

 swollen, hot and painful to the touch. When the case is 

 of long standing, suppuration occurs and pus will ooze 

 from between the digits, and is very offensive in smell. 

 This condition causes the digits to slough off, if no attempt 

 is made to relieve it. 



Treatment: Cleanliness. Wliere there is considera- 

 ble inflammation present, apply Hot Bran or Flaxseed 



