﻿THE MANAGEMENT OF SHEEP ON THE FARM. 



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used to good advantage. Either before or after shearing is an excel- 

 lent time for trivirisr the loot attention. 



Not only the ewes but the entire flock should be dipped shortly 

 after shearing. They should not be dipped either in extreme hot or 

 cold weather, and if the weather is unfavorable immediately after 

 dipping, protection should be provided them. If dipping is done 

 while the wool is short, it will be more quickly and thoroughly done, 

 less material will be required for the dip, and the wool will dry out 

 quicker. A satisfactory sheep dip is one that will destroy ticks, lice, 

 scab, and all external parasites, and yet will not injure the. skin or 

 wool. There are a number of good dips upon the market which are 



Fig, 



7. — Outline of metal dipping tank suitable for the ordinary farm flock. 



recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture, any one 

 of which will give satisfaction if directions are carefully followed. It 

 is claimed for some of these that they are an actual benefit to the skin, 

 in that they act as a stimulant. 



If the flock is badly infected with scab, it becomes necessary to dip 

 twice, with an interval of ten days to two weeks. The second dipping 

 destroys those parasites that were in the egg stage at the time of first 

 dipping. 



A dipping tank should comprise part of the equipment for every 

 flock. They are constructed of galvanized iron, concrete, and wood. 

 A galvanized-iron tank, such as can be purchased upon the market, 

 has several advantages. It is light enough so that it can readily be 

 moved from one place to another. Several farmers can own one in 

 partnership. With the ordinary flock a small tank, such as shown 

 in figure 7, will answer the purpose. Details of a concrete .dipping 

 vat suitable for large flocks are given in Farmers' Bulletin 481. 



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