"Slake 7 1-2 pounds of lime, using hot water if necessary to 

 start the action. Mix to a creamy consistency with water. Stir 

 in 15 (al)out 1 pint) fluid ounces of cresol (commercially known 

 as liquid carbolic acid) at least 95^/c pure, and make up to 5 

 gallons by adding water. In case compound solution of cresol 

 (liquor cresolis compositus) is used, add 30 fluid ounces (about 2 

 pints') instead of 15 as in the case of cresol (liquid carbolic.) 

 Stir thoroughly. If to be appHed through a spray nozzle, strain 

 through a wire sieve. Stir freciuently when applying and keep 

 covered when not in use. In case a large surface is to be dis- 

 infected it will be advisable to prepare a liberal amount of the 

 disinfecting solution before beginning the application. Such 

 solutions, however, should not be permitted to remain in recep- 

 tacles which are accessible to animals." In case of small areas 

 the wash may be applied with a brush but in most cases a strong 

 spray pump is desirable as it appHes the solution rapidly and 

 with sufficient force to drive the wash into all crevices. When 

 the spraying is completed open the house to admit sunlight and 

 air. 



TO DISINFECT LITTER FOR USE IN BROODERS. 



To disinfect litter for use in brooders spread cut hay or shav- 

 ings on the floor, spray with cresol solution until litter is thorough- 

 ly wet, and spread it in the sun until dry. 



TO DISINFECT FEED TROUGHS AND DRINKING FOUNTAINS. 



All feed troughs and drinking fountains should be cleaned fre- 

 quently, scalded three or four time with boiling water, and allowed 

 to dry in the sun. In addition potassium permanganate may be 

 used in the drinking water as an antiseptic. For this purpose add 

 as much permanganate as can be held on the surface of a dime 

 to each gallon of water used for drinking and stir the water well 

 before pouring it into the diinking fountains. 



TO DISINFECT YARDS. 



To free poultry yards from infection, the ground should be 

 plowed, spaded, or harrowed and dressed with lime. Whenever 

 possible it is advisaljle to have a vegetable or grass crop raised 

 on the infected area before using it again for fowls. 



