Rheumatism and Lameness. Damp or draughty quarters are often a cause of 

 this ailment. The hog is hardy, but he cannot stand these conditions. Sometimes 

 the cause is lack of mineral matter in the food. In this case coal-slack or the 

 mixture previously mentioned may be given. A toaspoonful of sulphur three times 

 a week will benefit greatly when a hog is out of condition. Salicylate of soda is 



the most uesful drug to give in cases of rheumatism. The dose is 20 to 30 grains 

 in the feed, or as a drench, three times a day. 



In the hog's natural habitat he can obtain lots of rich, succulent food, dry 

 sleeping-quarters or moist wallow, sunshine or shade, at will, and to get the best 

 out of him we must give him what he wants. 



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