DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF SHEEP. 317 



Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre J pouad. 



Sulphur J " 



Ground Gentian Root ^ •' 



Mix thoroughly and give a teaspoonful twice a day on the 

 tongue with a spoon, in its feed or as a drench ; feed hot mashes, 

 and take special care to see that it does not get wet, for the disease 

 might settle on its lungs. If the discharge from the head gets 

 clogged around the nose wash it off with warm water and soap. In 

 some cases, where the above treatment does not stop the dis- 

 ease, change the treatment to half a teaspoonful of ground sulphate 

 of iron three times a day in its feed, or on its tongue with a spoon. 

 Iron acts on discharges of any kind in helping to stop them, and 

 also builds up the system, for it is a great tonic. 



SORE THROAT. 



Causes. — The causes are similar to those of catarrh, only the 

 throat being the weaker part it settles there instead of elsewhere. 



Symptoms. — There is swelling and soreness around the throat, 

 and the animal holds its head and neck poked out, and when it 

 coughs it seems to try to save itself all it can. The animal is dull, 

 eats very little, and when drinking the water runs out through 

 its nese. 



Treatment. — Give 



Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre ^ pound. 



Sulphur ^ " 



Powdered Alum ^ " 



Mix thoroughly and give a small teaspoonful on its tongue 



with a spoon three times a day. As well as giving the powder 



rub the throat three times a day with white liniment. Feed on 



soft food raised high so it will not have to bend its head over to 



eat. Give all the cold water it wants to drink in small quantities 



at a time; also take good care of it, not allowing it to get wet or 



cold, and it will soon get all right. 



BRONCHITIS. 



This is inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes. 



Causes. — From being chased by a dog ; inhaling smoke, or 

 getting wet are the principal causes of bronchitis in sheep. 



SymptOms.-^The affected sheep will be dull, breathe heavy 

 and quick, the ears will lop over, and, like the ox, they will lie 

 down most of the time while suffering with lung trouble. If you 

 listen at the bottom of the windpipe a wheezing noise will 

 be heard. 



