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regulating the bowels in the new born lambs. A little sugar in milk and water 

 has been given with good results. 



Treatment. -In lambs empty the lower bowel by the injection of warm 

 soapy water and give a laxative diet or take a small pointed piece of pure 

 white soap about an inch and a half long and after dipping it in sweet oil, in- 

 sert in the rectum, pushing it well in. Give one teaspoonful of sweet oil once 

 or twice a day. 



The same treatment may be given sheep in increased quantities. 



Diarrhea. 



This is usually the result of mismanagement and neglect ; the feeding of 

 indigestible food ; sudden changes of diet, and exposure. In lambs infection 

 from the udder and chilling are common causes. 



Treatment. Diarrhea should not be checked suddenly as it is an effort of 

 nature to rid itself of irritants. Give a change of feed and pure drinking water. 

 If the case is obstinate try any good home remedy for diarrhea. Jamaica 

 ginger following cotton seed oil or an ounce of linseed oil will give good re- 

 sults. A small lamb may be given one tablespoonful of castor oil with good 

 results. This is both healing and cleansing. For a sheep the dose may be 

 increased to one-half teacupful. One dose will probably be sufficient. Milk 

 in which black pepper is mixed is good for diarrhea. 



Docking. 



In the younger lambs the pain is not great especially if cut at a joint. 

 If the skin is drawn tight from the tip of the tail after cutting it will leave 

 an overhanging section of skin that can be tied with a cord. Kerosene 

 oil or turpentine applied to the wound will help it heal rapidly. Lard or eggs 

 can be used as healing applications. 



Dysentery Bloody Flux. 



This disease is usually the result of obstinate and neglected diarrhea, or 

 eating improper food and having continued indigestion. It is nature's method 

 of attempting to throw off some irritating material in the bowels. 



Symptoms. There is fever; extreme debility; rumbling of the bowels; 

 thin discharge mixed with mucus and sometimes streaked with blood, and more 

 or less pain. 



Treatment. Place the animal in comfortable quarters; give light nu- 

 tritious diet such as gruels and mashes for a day or two. Flour and water 

 or milk in a paste form gives very good results. A teaspoonful of Jamaica 

 ginger acts well as a stimulant. Give two or three ounces of castor oil to 

 heal and cleanse the stomach and bowels, and follow up with tonics and a 

 laxative diet. 



