DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF SHEEP AND PIGS 469 



to grow. If this should fail, there are regular sheep dips for 

 this disease which can be bought at drug stores. It is done 

 up in a package and contains the full directions for using. 



As soon as the disease is detected every precaution 

 should be taken to prevent its spreading. Isolate all mem- 

 bers of the flock infected and thoroughly clean and disinfect 

 the stables or buildings in which they have been kept. Close 

 the doors and disinfect by burning sulphur. 



Falling Out of the Wool. 



Causes. — Feeding hot food, such as pea or wheat meal 

 and keeping them in a place that is too hot may be the cause. 



Fig. 80. — Showing the Appearance of the Sheep When Losing the Wool in the 

 Spring. 



Symptoms. — In the spring, just about lambing time, the 

 wool becomes loose and falls off in patches. The animal does 

 not seem itchy to any great extent, but rubs some. 



Treatment.— As soon as noticed, change the feed and put 

 them in a cooler place, being careful that they do not catch 

 cold. Instead of the rich food, feed roots of some kind to 

 make the blood cool. In very bad cases give: 



Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre 54 pound. 



Sulphur 54 pound. 



Ground Gentian Root 54 pound. 



