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ointments, taking care that too great a quantity is not used, 

 because it may bring on salivation, and consequently en- 

 danger the life of the animals ; as many have died out of a 

 flock which have been anointed with these mercurial prepa- 

 rations. Instances have occurred where nearly the half of 

 flocks have been salivated, while the other portion exhibited 

 no such symptoms. This may be accounted for in two 

 ways : first, by the shepherd having been too liberal in the 

 application with those which are so aifected ; or the salve 

 may not have been properly prepared, from want of attention 

 to the stirring of the ointment until cold, and consequently a 

 greater proportion of the mercury falling to the bottom, and 

 thus rendering it unequally charged with this substance. 



When the animals are salivated — which will be seen by 

 saliva issuing from the sides of the mouth, and the teeth 

 becoming loose, then the following prescription must be 

 given, which will counteract the destructive effects of saliva- 

 tion ; two table spoonfuls to be given every twelve hours, 

 until a change takes place : — 



Sulphuret of potass . .1^ ounce, 

 Wine steel . . .6 ounces. 



In cases where the disease has not gained an ascendancy, 

 let the animals be shorn and well washed with a strong 

 solution of soda, applied by a soft shoebrush ; and when 

 dry, rub off the scabs and scurf with a dry shoebrush. 

 Then anoint them with the following preparation, which is 

 less hazardous than mercurial preparations : — 



Hogs' lard ... 1 pound. 



Flower of sulphur . . 6 ounces, 



Spirit of turpentine . . 4 ounces. 



Melt the lard over a slow fire, and then add the sulphur, 



which should be well incorporated by stirring ; and when 



