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tion for the reception of others. The backs of the long- 

 wooled sheep are, from their exposure, more liable to be 

 selected by the flies as a receptacle for their eggs than the 

 corresponding parts that are covered by a short thick fleece. 

 As soon as the maggot begins its operations the sheep be- 

 comes restless and uneasy, rubbing itself on stones and trees, 

 endeavoring to free itself from the annoyance. If not re- 

 lieved, death will inevitably ensae. Tar, with spirits of 

 turpentine, may be applied about the ears, horns, tail, 

 and to the parts affected, or flour of sulphnr mixed with 

 melted butter. Calomel is also an excellent remedy for 

 this as for all sores ; every sheep and stock raiser should 

 keep a bottle of it on hand. It is a cheap and convenient 

 remedy, and always ready for use. 



WOUNDS 



may originate in a variety of ways, and may be of any ex- 

 tent. In the first place, if the bleeding is very extensive^ 

 it must be stopped by getting a hold on the end of the 

 artery, and give it a few twists. This will generally put a 

 stop to it, as sheep rarely bleed to death. The wound 

 should be washed clean, and if it gapes open a few stitches 

 should be taken in it to close it up. It should then be 

 smeared over with tar, grease, and a little vitriol mixed with 

 it. This will not only promote healing, but will keep off 

 the fly, which will inevitably grow a crop of maggots on it 

 if allowed to go without. Should the maggots appear at 

 any time, grease will destroy their lives at once, as they 

 breathe through pores of the skin, and the grease entering 

 and stopping these pores suffocates them at once. 



Let it be borne in mind, however, that the best way to 

 cure a disease is to prevent it. Let all care be taken pos- 

 sible, have good pastures and good shelters, and feed well, 

 and there will be but little use for the veterinary surgeon. 



