154 The Philippine Journal of Science 



RECOMMENDATIONS 



Treatment. — From the results observed in the treatment of 

 clinic cases and from the knowledge of the habits of the fly 

 itself, the following treatment is considered most efficient. Clean 

 the affected area with soap and water. To get rid of the fly 

 eggs, closely clip the hair from around the feet. Remove as 

 many of the maggots as possible and apply a chloroform pack 

 for twenty-four hours. This should be followed by heavy ap- 

 plications of pix liquidse every third day until the lesions 

 heal. The chloroform pack can be dispensed with provided the 

 infestation is of so recent occurrence that the pix liquidse can 

 be applied directly to the maggots. 



Prevention and after treatment. — All cattle, carabaos, and, 

 possibly, goats should be inspected daily, especially during the 

 dry season, to prevent this type of myiasis from spreading 

 throughout the herd, and also to start early treatment of the 

 affected animals. Inspection is not difficult as the condition is 

 easily recognizable. During the dry season it is important that 

 the animals have access' to plenty of water, as the mud on their 

 legs makes it difficult for the fly to attach its eggs. 



