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and infected horses should be isolated from healthy animals. 

 According to Moussu, horses which are slightly affected with scabies 

 should be treated for at least two or three weeks if the cure is to be 

 complete, and serious cases need at least from two to two and a 

 half months. Treatment has to be very thorough, particular 

 attention being paid to areas that are difficult to reach and nooks 



FIG. 22. 



(a) Posterior end of body of male of Megninia velata (p. 64). 



(b) Posterior end of body of male of Megninia cubitalis, var. 



ginglymura (p. 64), from English turkey. (Original.) 



and corners such as the base of the ears, inner surface of the limbs, 

 belly, base of tail, etc., otherwise the disease is apt to reappear. 

 Sulphurated oil is very useful as a remedy. It should be applied to 

 every part of the body, not merely to the areas in which the mange 

 is visible. A fresh application of the acaricidal mixture should be 

 made every four days until the cure is effected. Spraying with lime 



