2l8 THE farmer's VETERINARIAN 



The distress caused by these when present in a 

 wound is considerable, and they endanger life. 



The best treatment is in line of cleanliness. Keep 

 old wounds clean by means of antiseptic washes 

 and tag the sheep that no filth and dirt may ac- 

 cumulate. If for any reason maggots are found, 

 open the infected part and remove, if possible, both 

 the maggots and sloughed tissue. Old sores or 

 wounds, if they will not lend themselves to com- 

 plete removal of the maggots, should be treated 

 with a solution of carbolic acid and water. On 

 some, turpentine can be used. Chloroform may be 

 sprayed on, or injected into the wound with almost 

 instant results. After the maggots are destroyed 

 follow up the treatment with a good disinfectant 

 until the wound has healed. 



MALLENDERS.— An eruption of the skin above 

 the feet in horses. The disease at first is very much 

 like eczema. In time the watery fluid dries up and 

 the sore parts become covered with hard crusts 

 and scabs. The sore spots should be washed with 

 some good disinfectant and repeated frequently 

 enough to destroy the infection. A moderate purge 

 is advisable. See that only wholesome food is pro- 

 vided. 



MAMMITIS. — Inflammation of the mammary 

 gland or udder. The disease is frequently called 

 caked bag and garget. In the last named, the milk 

 secretion is altered and appears as a thick or a 

 stringy fluid. Heavy milkers are most commonly 

 afTected. The udder becomes swollen, hot and 

 somewhat tender just before calving. The swelling 

 may extend forward along the belly. It often gets 

 so severe as to require treatment. It is in this 

 sense physiological. In a few days after calving, 

 as a rule, the swelling disappears and the normal 



