232 POULTRY DISEASES 



ARECA NUT (Betel nut) 



Source — From the seed which resembles nutmeg in shape and 

 color. 



Properties — A brownish powder. 



Action — Destroys intestinal parasites. 



Indications — Infestation of intestines with worms, and acts as 

 a cathartic. 



Dose — For adult fowl, 5 to 10 grains, given in wet mash. 



ARGENTI NITRAS FUSUS (Lunar caustic) 



Source — Melted silver nitrate, 3 parts, and potassium nitrate, 6 

 parts, cast in suitable moulds. 



Properties — White, hard, solid pencils which appear finely gran- 

 ular at a broken end. 



Action — A caustic. 



Indications — The pencil lunar caustic may be used to lightly burn 

 ulcers in the mouth or head as in roup or sorehead. 



BARBADOES ALOES 



Source — The dried or inspissated juice of the Aloe vera. 

 Properties — A hard mass, orange brown and opaque. Odor, saf- 

 ron-like and bitter taste. 

 Action — A cathartic. 

 I nd ications — Constipation. 

 Dose — For adult fowl, 10 to 20 grains. 



BELLADONNA FLUID EXTRACT (Deadly Nightshade) 



Source — An extract of the leaves of Atropia belladonna. 



Properties — Blackish-brown liquid of characteristc odor. 



Preparations — Extract; fluid extract and tincture. 



Action — A stimulant. Lessens mucous secretions. Small doses 

 do not affect respiration but large doses make breathing quicker 

 and deeper. 



Indications — Acute inflammation of the air passages as bronchi 

 and lungs. 



Dose — To adult hen, five drops, repeated every three hours. May 

 be dropped in mouth by aid of medicine dropper. 



CARBO LIGNI (Wood Charcoal) 



Source — Soft wood is charred by piling it in a heap, igniting, and 

 covering it with sand and dirt to prevent rapid combustion. 



Properties — A black, odorless and tasteless powder or bits, free 

 from gritty matter. 



Action and Indications — It is indicated in indigestion, chronic 

 gastritis, and intestinal catarrh and diarrhea. 



How Given — May be kept in compartment of dry mash hopper 

 where the birds have access to it. Use large size pieces for adult 

 fowls and chick size for smaller ones. 



CASTOR OIL 



Source — A fixed oil expressed from the castor oil bean. 



Properties — A pale, yellowish and almost odorless, transparent 

 viscid fluid and possessing an offensive taste. 



Use — A cathartic. 



Indications — Constipation. 



Dose — One tablespoonful to each four fowls. May be given in 

 wet mash. 



