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ducks, or otliers, is to isolate IIkmii troiii (In- rest <»!' {.hv 

 lloclc aud keep IJiem conlined uutil tliey have recovered. 

 The second rule is lo destroy the droppings of all ani- 

 mals knoNMi to be infected with parasites, or if the 

 manure is needed as fertilizer, it should be treated ii» 

 such a manner so as lo kill the ova. These two rules 

 can be easily carried out, and if a poultry raiser or a 

 stock raiser is not willing lo set aside a small yard for 

 the isolaiion of the sick animals, where their drO])pings 

 can be easily collected and taken care of every day, it 

 is almost useless for him to administer anthelmintics 

 to his fowls or other animals. 



The chief drugs used against tapeworms are: Ex 

 tract of male fern, turpentine, powered kamala, areca 

 nut, pomegi-anate root bark, pumpkin seeds, and sul 

 plvate of coi)per (bluest one). 



Areca nut. — According to Ziirn powdered areca nut 

 is the best tapeworm remedy for fowls, but he calls 

 attention to the fact that turkeys are iinfavorably af- 

 fected by this medicine. 



Ziirn advises the administration of powdered areca 

 luit in dose of L' to .". gianis (~:\() to 4.") grains), mixed 

 with butter and made into ])ills. 



Liquid extract of male fern is very effectual against 

 tapeworms. ITntclieon advises a teaspoonful for 

 young ostriches three to four months old, to a table- 

 sp Muiful for a full-grown ostrich; it may be made into 

 a pill with flour. 



Turpentine may be given to ostriches in doses of a 

 desertspoonful for chicks three to four months old, to 

 two tablespoonsful foa- a full-grown bird; its action is 

 much more effective when combined with a purgative, 

 such as linseed or castor oil. (Hutcheon.) 



