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cient, tlierefore, to destroy them with an insecticide ; if the 

 cure is exi)ected to be permanent, the animal must be kept 

 clean, well fed, and supported with tonics, such as sulphate 

 of iron, if occasion demand it. 



As a safe and efficient ointment to kill lice we may use 

 scotch snuff, rubbed up with lard ; or the following : — 



Ko. 460. Stavesacre seeds ' 4 oz. 



White hellebore 1 oz. 



^ . Water 1 gallon. 



Boil to two quarts, and apply with a brush where lice are seen. 



Kerosene is also very destructive to lice, and may be 

 freely sponged over the animal. 



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