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An ointment composed chiefly of sulphur has been 

 found most effectual. Some mercurial ointment may be 

 added, if the cows are kept housed ; but, if let out 

 during the day, the quantity must be very small, else 

 salivation is produced by their licking themselves. 



The ointment may be made of flour of sulphur one 

 pound, strong mercurial ointment two ounces, common 

 turpentine one half-pound, lard one and a quarter 

 pounds. Melt the turpentine and lard together, and stir 

 in the sulphur as they begin to cool off; then rub down 

 the mercurial ointment on some hard substance with 

 the other ingredients. Rub the whole in with the hand, 

 and take care to leave no places untouched, once a day, 

 for three days ; and after this, if any places are left un- 

 cnred, rub it in over them. There is no danger in this 

 application, if the animal is not exposed to severe cold. 

 This will be pretty sure to effect a speedy cure, if aided 

 by cleanliness, pure air, and a nutritious diet. 



Another wash for mange is the following: Pyrolig- 

 neous acid four ounces, water a pint ; mix and apply. 



Lice show unpardonable neglect of duty wherever 

 they are suffered to exist. They crawl all over the 

 stable-floor and the stalls, on the pastures, and a touch 

 is sufficient to give them to other animals. They 

 worry and trouble the poor animal constantly ; and no 

 thriftiness can be expected where they are found. If 

 the mange ointment does not completely destroy them, 

 as it often will, take bees-wax, tallow, and lard, in equal 

 parts, and rub it into the hide in the most thorough man- 

 ner, with the hand or a brush, two and a half pounds 

 for a small cow, three pounds for a large one. The 

 next day it may be washed off in soft soap, and the 

 lice will have disappeared from the animal, but not 

 always from the barn. Some use a wash of powdered 

 lobelia-seeds two ounces, steeped in boiling water, and 

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