General Management in Disease 



most serious inconvenience, and loss to the flock- 

 master. 



In the early stages of disease the skin — a little 

 above the claws is white and moist, covered with 

 pimples, whilst later on the inflammation extends 

 to the inner side of the claw, and the hoof becomes 

 completely undermined with matter, forming a 

 condition corresponding to " whitlow," and in due 

 course the claw may be cast off. When foot-rot 

 is neglected, complete disorganisation of the foot 

 occurs : the animal becomes very lame, loses 

 flesh rapidly, and is found grazing upon one or 

 both knees. 



Foul begins in the inter digital space, and is 

 really due to decomposing organic matter accumu- 

 lating in the space, whilst it is frequently a sign 

 of neglect, though common amongst cattle grazing 

 on marshy land. 



Treatment. — If convenient, catch the affected 

 sheep, examine the feet, pare away all diseased 

 tissue, wash with antiseptic, and dress with Butter 

 of Antimony. 



It is a good plan to keep sheep on a floor 

 covered with lime, or to drive them through 

 a trough containing a solution of Sulphate of 

 Copper. 



For foul, dress cattle with antiseptic powder, 

 a pledget of tow, and over all a bandage. Keep 

 feet clean. Carbolic Ointment is useful for this 

 purpose. 



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