I 



CHAPTER VIII. 

 DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF LAMBS. 



T must be remembered that the proper time to lay the 

 foundation of a sound constitution and a robust, vigorous 

 physical condition of the lamb is during the months that it 



Fig. 81. — The Sheep Louse. 

 This Parasite is Frequent- 

 ly the Cause of Much An- 

 noyance and Consequently 

 Loss of Flesh. 



is being carried by the mother. As a general rule that which 

 .has a tendency to produce these characteristics in the mother 

 will exercise a similar effect upon her unborn offspring. 

 Therefore, to fortify the lamb against ailments that may at- 

 tack it during the earlier months of its life, properly care fo\ 

 the mother by the provision of wholesome, nutritious food 

 and comfortable quarters. 



1. Weakness — General Debility. 



Causes. — Insufficient nourishment and improper care of 

 the mother is probably the cause in the majority of cases. 

 Being born exposed to cold and dampness, thus getting a 

 chill, disease of the mother or forced delivery may account 

 for it. 



