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Jamaica Ginger. Use 2 ounces for cattle ; 2 big tablespoonf uls for horses ; 

 1 tablespoon ful for sheep and hogs. This is an excellent stimulant and can be 

 used in the place of alcohol or whiskey. Can be used in combination with other 

 medicines where whiskey or alcohol was formerly used. Very good for stomach 

 troubles. The best way to give this is in milk. 



Juniper Berries. Use 2 to 5 tablespoonfuls for cattle ; 2 to 4 tablespoon- 

 fuls for horses ; 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls for sheep and hogs. These are good for 

 increasing the flow of urine and sweating. 



Kerosene. Use 2 or 3 tablespoonfuls in a cup of olive or linseed oil for 

 cattle; 2 tablespoonfuls in linseed oil or sweet oil for horses. Very good given 

 internally for worms and externally to blister or to cleanse deep cuts and 

 wounds. Has the tendency to heal a wound from the innermost surface. 

 Keeps away flies. 



Lard. Use 1 pint of warm lard for cattle ; 1 pint for horses ; 1 cupful 

 for sheep or hogs. Given internally to relieve bloat, indigestion and constipation. 

 Externally it may be mixed with turpentine, kerosene or cantharides for sores 

 or blisters. 



Lime. Use 2 tablespoonfuls for cattle ; l /> to 1 tablespoonful for horses, 

 YT. teaspoonful for sheep and hogs. This is good for strengthening the bones in 

 animals. When used in liquid form mix with fresh water and allow to settle. 

 Very good as a disinfectant and can be sprinkled about in the dry form. 



Linseed Oil, Raw. Use 1 to l l / 2 quarts for cattle; ^ to 1 quart for 

 horses; 1 to 2 cupfuls for sheep and hogs. This is used as a purgative and is 

 very soothing and healing to the bowels. It is used as a drench and in combina- 

 tion with other medicines. 



Mustard. Use as an emetic and especially for poulticing to draw out 

 inflammation. Can be applied to any part of the animal's body as a counter- 

 irritant. 



Nux Vomica. Use 2 teaspoonfuls for cattle; 1 level teaspoonful for 

 horses; 10 to 15 grains or a little on the tip of a small spoon for sheep and hogs. 

 This is poisonous, but is used for animals in a rundown condition. Very good 

 when used in condition powders. Acts as a stimulant. 



Peppermint, Essence of. Use l / 2 teaspoonful for cattle; 20 drops for 

 horses ; 5 to 10 drops for sheep and pigs. Give in warm water with sugar. Used 

 in colic and indigestion for pains in the stomach. 



Resin. Use y 2 to 1 tablespoonful for cattle; 5 teaspoonfuls for horses; 

 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls for sheep and hogs. This has a very good effect on the kid- 

 neys of all animals and is quite often used as one of the ingredients in condition 

 powders and stock foods. This is given in the ground or powdered form. 



Salt. Good when used as an antiseptic. Keeps animal in condition. 

 Always give animals plenty of salt. 



Saltpeter. Use 2 to 3 tablespoonfuls for cattle; 2 tablespoonfuls for 

 horses ; 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls for sheep and hogs. Stimulates kidneys, reduces 

 fever and watery swellings. Good blood purifier. 



