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troublesome to sheep and lambs, especially before tliej are 

 smeared. 



Remedies. — When the former of these vermin infest 

 sheep, the flowers of sulphur mixed with hogs' lard, and 

 rubbed over the fleece, generally has the effect of preventing 

 insects from alighting on them for the purpose of depositing 

 their egg, A solution of aloes, spirit of turpentine, and 

 black soap have also been successfully used for this purpose. 

 Strong, colourless spirit of tar has likewise the effect of 

 preventing flies from alighting on sheep. It also destroys 

 the tick. A solution of corrosive-sublimate has the property 

 of extirpating flies. 



WOUNDS. 



We have already given directions concerning the treat- 

 ment of wounds, which is alike in all quadrupeds. But we 

 must remind our readers that the application of greasy 

 substances to a fresh wound makes it ulcerate, and become 

 a sore, and consequently Friar's balsam, or tying or bringing 

 the sides of the wound together by means of adhesive- 

 plaster, will in most cases prove the best remedy. We 

 would therefore recommend the shepherd to have always 

 at hand a piece of adhesive-plaster in case of need ; and 

 he should have a bottle of Friar's balsam, or the following 

 preparation in his possession, which will answer equally 

 well in fresh wounds : — 



Saltpetre, finely ground . 1 ounce, 

 Spirit of turpentine . . 2 ounces, 

 Opodeldoc . . .4 ounces. 



When sheep are bitten by that species of snake called 

 the viper, or adder, the wound being so small it is seldom 

 known until considerable swelling has taken place, in con- 

 sequence of the poison entering the system. The only 



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