at the operators may handle the sheep conveniently. At the time 

 dipping it is desirable to have a chute of permanent or tempor- 

 construction. This provides a means of placing the sheep in the 

 t one at a time. At the outgoing end the vat has an angle of forty- 

 e degrees provided with cleats or notches which give the sheep a 

 thold when leaving the vat. A sloping platform, also provided 

 ith cleats, should be constructed at the end from which the sheep 

 leave the vat ; this allows the solution to drain off the animals and re- 

 turn to the vat. 



A two to five per cent, solution of any of the standard coal tar 

 infectants will kill ticks and lice. A dip made from soaking tobac- 

 co stems is satisfactory. Prepared arsenical dips may be used, but 

 directions must be followed carefully. The solutions should be 

 thoroughly mixed at the time of dipping at a temperature of 90 to 

 95* F. 



The sheep, when placed in the vat, should have its head pushed 

 under quickly for an instant, and should be kept standing in the 

 solution for one minute. 



Trimming of Feet. 



KThe feet of sheep should be trimmed at least twice a year. The 

 jep is set on its rump, and the operator trims each foot, being care- 

 not to cause bleeding. Well-trimmed feet do not collect filth 

 between the hoofs. Soreness is thus avoided. All sheep that show 

 evidence of lameness should be examined at once, so that causes of 

 foot rot may be discovered in time. 



Old or heavy sheep that are regularly trimmed, stand straight 

 on their feet and do not break in the pastern joint. 



Foot Rot. 



This disease may be due to soreness caused by too much moisture 

 and filth between the hoofs. True foot rot is infectious and spreads 

 ; very rapidly on wet land and in foul quarters. There is a discharge 

 with a very offensive odor, and the hoof itself becomes rotten in 

 places. The skin above and between the hoofs is red, tender and 

 swollen. The animal is lame and becomes unthrifty. The disease 

 prevails more especially in late summer and on low wet lands. 



"Treatment : Clean thoroughly between the toes ; pare away all 

 the diseased horn and remove the loosened pieces. The hoof, if grown 

 out of shape, must be trimmed to normal proportions. The patients 



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