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dered chalk, and mix with the food ; or take 25 drops of lauda- 

 num mixed with 1 quart new milk. 



BLIND STAGGERS. 



This disorder is generally confined to pigs under one year 

 old, and is caused by high feeding, impure air, or excessive 

 heat, producing a determination of blood to the head. 



Symptoms. — Partial blindness, foaming at the mouth, stag- 

 gering, weakness, and grinding of the teeth. 



Remedij. — Examine and see that the issues on the legs are 

 open, purge freely, and in 6 hours after give 1 gill of brandy or 

 rum, and a teaspoonful of pepper. 



BRUISES AND CUXS. 



These require much the same treatment as m other animals, 

 (See cattle and sheep, pp. 42, 54, 76.) 



SWELLINGS. 



Swellings can generally be scattered by rubbing thoroughly 

 with warm spirits or vinegar, adding a small quantity of black 

 pepper. If the swelling is but small, apply warm soap-suds. 

 Should the swelling be large and soft, it may require poul- 

 ticing. After it is opened, apply drawing healing salve, made 

 of beeswax and mutton-tallow. 



CATARRH. 



This is the result of colds and exposure, manifesting itself 

 by an unnatural discharge from the nose. 



Remedy. — Take 2 oz. coriander-seed, 1-2 pt. molasses, and 

 2 oz. ginger ; boil 15 minutes in 2 qts. new milk, and give 

 warm, keeping the animal warm, and feed on dry food for a 

 few days. 



ITCH, SCAB, OR MANGE. 



This complaint is produced in young pigs by drawing nour- 

 ishment from the soui after she has eaten some unwholesome 

 food, and by other causes. 



Symptoms. — The pigs are often seen rubbing their necks, 

 sides, and bellies, producing a red and inflamed appearance of 

 the skin. As the disease progresses, small fiery blisters ap- 

 pear, rendering the animal emaciated and restiff, which fre- 

 quently terminates fatally unless relief be obtained. 



Remedy. — Immerse the pig in lukewarm water, and, after 

 drying, apply to all the parts affected an ointment made of 1-2 

 lb. lead and 1-4 lb. sulphur. If the pig is old enough to drink, 

 put a small quantity of sulphur in his food. 

 FEVERS. 



These are occasioned by colds, exposure, or the stoppasje of 

 the issue. 



