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THE FARMER S VETERINARIAN 



used until milder physics do not respond. Use it 

 as a last resort. 



Dose: For horses, 15 to 20 drops; cattle, 30 to 

 40 drop^; sheep, 5 to 10 drops ; and pigs, 2 to 3 drops. 

 In giving, ft is best to use in connection with raw 

 linseed oil ; of the linseed oil use i pint for horses 

 and cattle and one-quarter pint for sheep and pigs. 



CAUSTIC POTASH 



This chemical is most easily used when pur- 

 chased in pencil-like sticks. It is never given in- 

 ternally. But is used to burn warts and growths by 

 wetting the stick and rubbing it over them. It is 

 also used for burning poisonous wounds to kill the 

 poison. It is commonly employed for dishorning 

 calves. When a week or ten days old, and the 

 button of the horn is just appearing, rub the potash 

 over the horn. This usually insures destruction of 

 the horn substance. Wet the stick of potash. See 

 that drippings do not run down the animal's head. 

 In order to protect the fingers, when using, wrap 

 paper around the stick. 



CREOLIN 



This is the product of coal tar and comes in the 

 form of a thick, dark fluid, and, like tar, is harmless. 

 It is frequently used as the basis of salves for 

 wounds, scratches, and like troubles. It is a very 

 effective remedy for killing lice, ticks, or fleas, and 

 is used as a remedy when sheep are afflicted with 

 mange and scab. 



Dose : Use from 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls to a pint 

 of water and shake well before using. Make up a 

 small quantity at a time, as creolin thus made loses 



