CHAPTER IV. 

 DISEASES OF THE LUNGS. 

 i. Bronchitis. 



This is inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes. 



Causes. — Being chased by a dog, inhaling smoke and 

 getting wet are the principal causes of bronchitis in sheep. 



Symptoms. — The affected sheep is dull, breathes heavily 

 and quickly. The ears lop over, and, like the ox, it lies down 

 most of the time while suffering with lung trouble. If you 

 listen at the bottom of the windpipe a wheezing noise will 

 be heard. 



Treatment. — Keep the animal very quiet in an airy place 

 and give the following: 



Sweet Spirits of Nitre Y\ ounce or 1 dessertspoonful. 



Fleming's Tincture of Aconite 3 drops. 



Mix in a teacupful of lukewarm water and pour this 

 down as a drench. In drenching do not raise the head too 

 high, and be very careful not to choke the animal. If the 

 sheep wishes to drink give cold water in small quantities and 

 small, hot mashes and grass or hay to eat. Give the sheep 

 the above drench three times a day for a day or so until it 

 gets relief. If very weak change the drenches to something 

 more stimulating. 



Whisky 1 wine glassful. 



Ginger 1 teaspoonful. 



Mix in a half pint of oatmeal gruel and pour down very 

 carefully. Give this three times a day until it gets strong 

 and be sure to keep it warm and dry, and allow plenty of 

 fresh air without being in a draft. 



2. Filaria Bronchitis. 



Causes. — Small germs getting in the system and settling 

 in the lining of the bronchial tubes cause inflammation. It is 

 not very common, but sometimes there is an outbreak of it 

 where sheep are pasturing on low-lying pasture. As a gen- 

 eral thing, if one of the flock is affected nearly all the herd 

 show symptoms of the disease in a short time. 



