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the dip into its mouth, eyes, and ears. However, 

 all other parts of the body up to the head, should 

 be kept in the dip not less than one minute. The 

 dip will be more effective if the solution is luke- 

 warm, and the sheep will not then be chilled when 

 taking a bath in it. 



The cut on page 88 shows the pen into which 

 sheep are driven when they are to be dipped, the 

 dipping vat, and the draining pen, where the sheep 

 remain until they have nicely drained. The vat 

 is made of galvanized iron, and is movable, so 

 that after all the sheep are dipped, the vat can be 

 stored away in the draining pen, where it will be 

 well protected and will therefore last for many 

 years. The size of the vat necessary depends on 

 the size of the flock kept on the farm. The drain- 

 ing pen is so arranged that all the dip which runs 

 off the sheep while they are dripping runs back 

 into the vat. 



The writer does not understand why dipping is 

 neglected by some sheep owners. It is impossible 

 for sheep to make any progress when they are cov- 

 ered with ticks and lice which annoy them day 

 and night. When sheep are infested with these 

 pests they have no rest at all. They are kept busy 

 biting their wool and scratching continuously and 

 seeking every sharp corner or post to rub against 

 in fighting the insects. 



