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linseed gruel in which a little ground ginger has been added and 

 a tablespoonful of brandy. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE LUNGS. 



Cause Exposure to cold, wet weather, especially directly after 

 shearing. 



Symptoms Rapid breathing, feverish cough, loss of strength. 



Remedy Keep the patient warm and give in flaxseed tea 2 

 drachms sweet spirits of nitre and 2 tablespoonfuls of whisky. 

 Repeat in six hours if no improvement is noticed. 



INFLAMMATION OF UDDER. 



Cause Exposure in story weather, inattention to ewes after 

 weaning the lambs, neglect of sore teats. 



Symptoms Ewe refusing the lamb the teat and walking with 

 straddling gait. 



Remedy Remove ewe to warm quarters, give purgative and 

 foment "udder with warm water and rub same with turpentine, 

 1 oz. ; lard, 8 oz. ; twice a day, and draw off watery fluid after fo- 

 menting and before applying the turpentine and lard. 



JOINT EVIL IN LAMBS. 



Cause Cold wet land and changeable weather. * 

 Symptoms A stiffness of joints similar to rheumatism. Ab- 

 scesses sometimes form. 



Remedy Keep the patient well sheltered and give stimulants 

 such as whisky. 



