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adopting an orphan lamb. Occasionally it appears at wean- 

 ing- time, when the ewe is giving a strong flow of milk. 

 TREATMENT:— Give as a mild physic: 



Epsom Salts two ounces. 



Water half pint. 



Ginger one drachm. Mix. 



Give as a drench at one dose. Follow this with our 



REMEDY NO. 147 AS DIRECTED. 

 Bathe the bag for half an hour with hot water, then ap- 

 ply a mixture of Camphor and Lard twice daily. If mag- 

 gots have made their appearance, use our 



REMEDY NO. 145 AS DIRECTED. (See Maggots.) 

 Price of remedy No. 147, 50 cents. 

 Price of remedy No. 145, 50 cents. 



LUNG FEVER (PNEUMONIA.) 



An inflammation of the lungs. Generally caused in 

 sheep from being exposed to sudden cold, particularly after 

 they have b^en shorn. Also from being exposed to cold 

 rains in the fall or spring. This disease is very serious, and 

 often gains a firm foot-hold before you are aware of its ex- 

 istence. Therefore immediate steps must be taken to coun- 

 teract this delay. 



SYMPTOMS . — The animal becomes dull, neglects to 

 eat. frequently drmking large quantities of water. Tlie 

 breathing is rapid and difficult ; the eye becomes clouded, 

 and the nose discharges matter of a very disagreeable odor; 

 frequent grinding of the teeth is noticed, which can be 

 heard at quite a distance. 



TREATMENT:— Give three ounces of Epsom Salts 

 in a quart of water. If this does not move the bowels in 



