THE BRAXY, OU SICKNESS. 571 



THE RED- WATER BLIBES. 



Symptoms. — This disease is so similar to the preceding, 

 that there is no visible distinction in their appearance ; but 

 tliej differ entirely in their origin, the latter being caused 

 by the animal feeding on succulent grasses or on turnips, 

 which induce an inflammatory state of the system. This 

 complaint attacks sheep which are quite healthy and in high 

 condition, and not unfrequently carries them off in a day ; 

 for besides the external appearance, the whole internal or- 

 ganization is affected. 



Remedies. — Copious bleeding must be first had recourse 

 to, and a pint may be taken with benefit. After which, 

 from an ounce to an ounce and a half of Epsom salts should 

 be given to clean out the bowels effectually. Then give on 

 the two following days a cooling draught, viz : — 

 Tartarized antimony . 1 drachm, 

 Cream of tartar . 2 drachms ; 



to be made up in a ball with treacle. 



THE BRAXY, OR SICKNESS. 



Symptoms. — This is above all others the most insidious 

 and rapidly fatal malady to which sheep are liable. Before 

 any symptoms manifest themselves, the animal is suddenly 

 overtaken with the complaint, while feeding and apparently 

 in perfect health, when he will start, and instantly fall down 

 lifeless. If opened immediately after death, it will be found 

 that the stench emanating from the carcase is quite intoler- 

 able, caused by the putridity which has affected the entire 

 internal parts. 



In some instances there are premonitory symptoms, by 

 which it may be guessed that this complaint is making 

 progress in the animal's system, as he seems uneasy and 



