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its value after exposure. For disinfecting purposes, 

 I part of creolin to lOO parts of water is satisfac- 

 tory. 



GENTIAN 



This is the root of a plant, dried and ground. It 

 is used principally as a tonic, and is very bitter; 

 commonly found in condition powders and is given 

 to animals that are weak and run down. If used 

 alone, give twice a day in the food and place on the 

 tongue with a spoon. 



Dose: For horses and cattle, i tablespoonful ; 

 for sheep, a teaspoonful ; pigs, one-half teaspoonful. 



GINGER 



This is a dried root ground fine, secured from a 

 plant, and acts as a stimulant, relieving gases that 

 accumulate in the stomach. It is an excellent in- 

 gredient to use in colic and indigestion prepara- 

 tions. If given alone, doses may be repeated every 

 two or three hours. 



Dose: For horses and cattle, I tablespoonful; 

 sheep, I small teaspoonful ; pigs, one-half teaspoon- 

 ful. 



HYPOSULPHITE OF SODA 



This salt is frequently used in combination with 

 gentian, equal parts of both, and in other recipes 

 for condition powder. It cleans the blood and 

 builds up the system after weakening diseases. A 

 common preparation is made by using one-half of 

 powdered gentian and one-half of hyposulphite of 

 soda. Mix all together and give two or three times 

 a day to the animal needing it. 



