'The Vet. Book 



Husk or Hoose 



This is a parasitical disease affecting calves and 

 lambs, occasionally the pig. It is due to the 

 presence of thread- worms in the air-tubes, there 

 being two species of these worms in sheep, and 

 one in cattle. 



The name is derived from the character of the 

 husky cough. 



Hoose is most prevalent during damp weather, 

 and marshy lands or low-lying pastures, favour its 

 presence, whilst it readily spreads, the development 

 of the ova being favoured by moisture. 



The parasites set up a mechanical bronchitis, and 

 this, in turns, will lead to consolidation of the 

 lungs. 



Treatment. — Change to fresh pasturage and 

 house the infected animals. The old remedy 

 consisting of Turpentine, Oil of Tar, and Linseed 

 Oil, say a couple of tablespoonfuls of Linseed Oil, 

 20 drops of Oil of Tar, and \ oz. of Turpentine 

 for each calf, daily. 



Injections into the trachea, are used by 

 veterinary surgeons. 



Fumigation is also employed. Chlorine gas 

 should be avoided. 



Treatment had better be left to the Veterinary 

 Surgeon. 



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