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THE DISEASES OF SHEEP. 



Williams says the disease is not contagious. 

 Remedy. — Remove diseased horn and any irritating 

 foreign bodies. Dress with mercuric nitrate solution,, zinc 



Fig. 142. Confirmed stage of the first form of Foot-Rot. 



Fig. 143. The condition of the internal wall of the digit in an early 

 stage of the disease. 



chloride, carbolic acid, tar oils, or silver nitrate, the 

 strength of the dressings being regulated according to 

 circumstances. Gutta-percha varnish may be sometimes 

 usefully applied over dressing. Walk sheep through wood- 



