116 Diseases of Sheep. 



SYMPTOMS : — The lamb appears sad and does not care 

 to play. Lies down a portion of the time, arches its back 

 while standing. The dung that is passed will be thin and 

 whitish in appearance, later mixed with mucus, and at last 

 bloody. The lamb ceases to eat or nurse, and will bleat. 

 Looses flesh, and if relief is not given it will die in a few 

 days, * 



TREATMENT:— An immediate change of food is 

 necessary. Place in a well ventilated stable ; take the white 

 of an egg, mix it in half cup of milk warm water, beat 

 well together and give every six hours until three doses 

 have been given. After the third dose our 



REMEDY NO. 8, AS DIRECTED, 



should always be given. 



Price of remedy No. 8, 50 cents. 



DISTEMPER-INFLUENZA- EPIZOOTIC. 



Epizootic generally makes its appearance, in winters, 

 which are characterized by sudden changes in temperature, 

 and is often spoken of by farmers as a bad winter for sheep. 

 This disease is dreaded ; for when once fairly rooted in a 

 flock, it is liable to destroy more sheep than all other diseases 

 combined. 



SYMPTOMS: — The sheep appears dull and drooping; 

 the eyes run profusely and become red, with a decided dis- 

 charge O'i thick, glutinous mucus, adhering in and about the 

 nostrils. Their movements are languid, and they are not dis- 

 posed to eat. In a few days emaciation takes place, causing 

 great weakness. The bowels usually become constipated, 

 and often bloating i? present. 



TREATMENT : — If the sheep are on low ground, re- 



