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be drawn along tlie shoulders and thighs, to the legs ; and 

 others, parallel to these described, in number depending on the 

 severity of the disease. 



No. 435. Mercurial ointment, 1 lb. 



Oil of turpentine, ^ pint. 



Eesin, 1 lb. 



Lard, 6 lbs. 



Dissolve the resin in the turpentine, mix the mercurial ointment with 

 the lard by gentle heat, and when cold, rub the two mixtures 

 together. 



No. 436. Oil of turpentine, 4 oz. 



Flowers of sulphur, 6 oz. 



Lard, 1 lb. 



Mix at gentle heat. This is a non-poisonous ointment. 



No. 437. Corrosive sublimate, 2 oz. 



Fish oil, 2 gallons. 



Rub the sublimate with a few ounces of the oil, until perfectly smooth, 



then mix thoroughly with the remainder. This is efficient, but, of 



course, poisonous. 



In all cases rigid isolation of the infected sheep should be 

 practiced, and a close watch kept on the remainder of the 

 flock, so that at the first signs of itchiness they shall receive 

 prompt treatment. 



The Australian dip for scab is — 



No. 438. Tobacco leaves, 



Sulphur, of each, 1 lb. 



Water, 5 gallons.- 



Boil the tobacco in the water, then add the sulphur. 



The sheep is dipped in this solution while quite hot, and re- 

 tained in it four or five minutes, its head being from time to 

 time thrust under also. 



The following is a non-poisonous, and tolerably efficient 

 dip : — • 



No. 439. Soft soap, U lb. 



Carbonate of potash, ^ lb. 



Flowers of sulphur, 2^ lbs. 

 Boil for half an hour, in 20 gallons of water. 



This is enough for twenty sheep. It must be kept hot, 

 and the animals should remain in it for full five minutes. 



