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Cotton-ftccd 0(7.— 'I'his is ohiimca by Dr. I'rnncis t<i siive rai ;i lar-o sPiUe 

 thp mo.'it satisfactory results for tic-lcs. ThP oil is siniply pomvcl mi a vat 

 tilled with water, the cattle being (trenched with it as they emerse. 



F..r a few animals ,a small vat is sufficient, and piiis. lambs, dogs, etc., 

 may be dipiied in a tub (,r barrel. There is a patented diiiping device for 

 lowering animals into a tank. 



Wherev(-r dipping is to be iirartised to any great e.Ktent. the construction 

 „f a permanent tank or vat for the jiuriiose will be a matter of economy.— 

 Jliillctiii \o. -J. V. .S. IlriHiitiiiciit i,f Atirirulture. Dirixion of Eiiliniiolo(/I/. 



DisEASKS OF I'ori.TRV. 



Prevention is better than cure, and the breeder who keeps the houses 

 clean, warm and jiroperly ventilated, and has the water and feed vessels 

 always clean, need have little to tear from diseases. 



Roup. 



Thi.s is the most to be dreaded of any of the troubles that the poultrymau 

 will have to encounter, as if it once gets a start the whole flock may go 

 with it. This affection, if taken at the start, is easily checked, and the bird 

 that shows any signs must be immediately isolated from the rest of the flock. 

 The symptoms are: Eyes watering, nostrils closed, lireathing deep and fre- 

 quently swelling round the eyes. 



As .soon as it is detected, take the bird and after dissolving a teaspoonful 

 of boracic acid in a small tin or cup of warm water, plunge the bird's head 

 under and hold it there till it seems to choke, which action will draw the 

 solution into all the cavities of the n.ise and throat, and I have found it a 

 most effective remedy. Do not use any tins or cujis that are wanted for any 

 other purpose, as the disease Is very infcc'tious. I'ut the bird in a dry. warm 

 place and repeat the treatment in a few hours. Zinc oiutmeut or carbolated 

 vaseline is also good to apply to the swelling round the eyes. 



ClKtlcra. 



The fowl affected with cholera is dejected, sleepy and drooiiy. is very 

 thirsty, has a slow, stalking gait, and gapes often. They often stagger and 

 fall from weakness. The wattles t\irn jiale or sometimes dark and they have 

 diarrlaea. .\t once remove all afl'ecteil birds to a warm, light t>liice with plenty 

 of clean straw. Give no water excci.t with " Douglas Mixture ■' in same, 

 formula for which is given herewith. The droppings should be drcurhed with 

 a solution of carbolic acid, to prevent the spread of the disease. Nothing but 

 <'ooked food should be fed. rreveution is the oidy sui-e cure for this disease. 

 Imt if anything will do any good, the above treatment is most likely to be 

 effective. 



fro/; Boiiiiih 



This coniphtint is liable to affect birds in conrtnement more than those on 

 a large range. It is caused mostly by over-feeding, and unless relieved 

 l)romptly death is sure to follow. IJelief may he quickly given by opening 

 the crop on the side with a sharp knife, cutting a slit sutticiently long to 

 remove the contents. Clean the ( rop with warm water and sew up again. 



