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the pasture a dressing of basic slag and possibly kainit, 

 as well as to feed linseed cake to them. 



Sheep Ailmenta 



Sheep being ruminants require very similar treat- 

 ment to cattle, but flock remedies have often to be 

 adopted. 



Internal Parasites (hoose, liver fluke, louping ill, 

 etc.). These appear to be checked considerably by 

 sowing a dressing of salt on the pastures. A lump of 

 rock salt should also be available for them to lick. 



With husk and hoose in lambs, turnip tops are 

 very useful, since they contain volatile substances 

 which escape through the lungs into the air and on 

 their way come in contact with the hoose worms, 

 causing them to be expectorated. 



Hoven, etc. Sheep are lost each autumn either 

 from scouring or hoven, more especially when they 

 are turned on to the first break or two of roots or 

 even young clover, where they are tempted to eat 

 too much. In the case of turnips, some farmers sow 

 salt over the first break of roots when they are moist 

 with dew, with the result that their losses from the 

 above cause are very considerably reduced. On 

 young clover the sheep should only be allowed to 

 feed for a very limited period during the first day or 

 two. 



Ailments of Pigs. 



Pigs which are kept up altogether often become 

 unthrifty, simply because they are not getting the 

 earthy matter and grass which appear to be necessary 

 to keep them in health. A little fresh air and exercise 

 are also invaluable. 



