284 THE DISEASES OE CATTLE. 



nitrate of mercury, or oleate of copper, 1 part, lard 5 

 parts. Lotions : 1. Sulphurous acid, 1 dram, glycerine, 

 3 drams. 2. Perchloride of mercury, 1 part, water, 500 

 parts. 3. Vinegar of cantharides. 



LICE 



May be killed with white precipitate of mercury, 1 part, 

 lard, 12 parts; or, stavesacre seed, ^ oz., soft soap, 2 oz., 

 the bruised seed being boiled with the soap in a pint and 

 a half of water till only one pint remains. Tobacco in- 

 fusion is also good. 



