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shaken when it is to be us'=id. When the spot is 

 observed where the maggots are, do not disturb 

 them, b'lt pour a little of the mixture upon the 

 spot, as much as will wet the wool end the mag- 

 gots. In a few minutes after the liquor is applied 

 the maggots will all creep to the top of the wool, 

 and in a short time drop off dead. The sheep 

 must, however, be inspected next day, and if any 

 of the mEiggots remain undestroyed, shake them off 

 or touch them with a little more of the mixture. 



A little train oil may be applied after the mag- 

 gots are removed, as sometimes the skin will be 

 hard by applying too much of the liquid. Besides, 

 the fly is not so apt to strike when it finds the 

 smell of the oil, which may prevent a second at- 

 tack. 



This method of destroying maggots is superior 

 to any other, and it prevents the animal from being 

 disfigured by clipping off* the wool, which is a com- 

 mon practice in some countries. 



Cy''^ for the scab in Sheep. 



The simplest and most efficacious remedy for 

 this disease, was communicated to the Society for 

 t*"* encouragement of Arts, &.c. by the late Sir Jo- 

 seph Banks; and is as follows: 



Take 1 lb. of quicksilver, 1-2 a lb. of Venice 

 turpentine, 4 lbs. of hog's lard. 



Let them be rubbed in a mortar till the quicksil- 

 ver is thoroughly incorporated with the other in- 

 gredients. For the proper mode of doing which, it 

 may be right to take the advice or even the assis- 

 tance of some apothecary, or other person used to 

 make such mixtures. 



The method of using the ointment is this: Be 



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