90 A MANUAL ON THE HOG. 



leum, carbolic soapsuds, tar and grease, applied externally, 

 or sulphur given internally, or copperaswater either as a 

 wash or given internally, will destroy the pests. 



MANGE. 



This disease is usually the result of neglect, and is pro- 

 duced by the same circumstances which give origin to lice. 

 It is produced by a microscopic insect, (acari scabili\ which 

 burrows into the skin, producing great irritation and inflam- 

 mation, and if neglected, cracking of the skin. The pre- 

 ventive measures are the same as those recommended un- 

 der the head of lice. In our climate it is important to 

 select dark-colored breeds, as they resist the attacks of 

 mange better than light colors especially white. 



The experience and observation of our farmers are very 

 decided on this point: eighty-five per cent, of the corres- 

 pondents reporting dark-colors less subject to mange, and 

 other skin diseases, than the white. For light attacks of 

 mange, a strong decoction of tobacco, or digitalis, (fox- 

 glove), will give relief; but if neglected until scabs and 

 sores are formed, stronger remedies must be used, such as 

 a solution of arsenic, one ounce to a gallon of water ; or 

 sulphur, one ounce, and mercurial ointment, one drachm, 

 well mixed and rubbed on the affected parts. If the hog 

 is fat, two ounces of epsom salts may be given in warm 

 bran mash, fora grown hog less to smaller ones. Salts 

 should always be dissolved in warm water before putting it 

 into the food. 



After purging, a tablespoonful of flowers of sulphur, and 

 a teaspoonful of saltpetre, may be given twice a day for 

 three or four days. When the skin begins to peal off, and 

 pustules cease to form, medicines may be discontinued. 

 The patient should be thoroughly washed with soap and 

 wate^r before applying the external remedies, and especial 

 attention must be given to cleanliness of the styes, food, 

 fresh air, and exercise, to remove the surroundings favor- 

 able to the continuance of the disease. Animals affected 



