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they are passed out with the ejecta, remain hidden 

 in the ground for a few weeks, and then develop 

 into the full-blown fly. The Ox Bot-Fly deposits 

 its eggs beneath the skin as " Warbles." 



When these flies are about it is better to smear 

 the favourite egg-laying places with some strong- 

 smelling smear, such as Tar Ointment, etc. 



Bowels, Inflammation of 



Acute inflammation of the bowels is a common 

 complaint, especially in horses, and arises from 

 a variety of causes. In some instances, it is 

 produced by the organisms of anthrax ; in others 

 by worms ; irritant poisons ; extension of in- 

 flammatory action; external injuries; concretions 

 within the bowel, and other agencies. 



Dogs are also frequent sufferers, and the 

 principal cause arises from the presence of round 

 worms, and a considerable percentage of puppies 

 die from inflammation of the bowels thus induced. 

 A twisted bowel and an intussuscepted (telescoped) 

 bowel, are common causes of inflammation, and it 

 is quite possible that both these conditions may 

 arise from worm irritation, or obstruction by such. 



In splenic apoplexy of cattle (anthrax), and 

 braxy of sheep, the bowels are often acutely 

 inflamed. 



Peritonitis is frequently associated with enteritis 



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