CHAPTER XXXIII. 
SANITATION. 
Tne Hoe is a difficult animal to treat when attacked by 
disease, and hence the breeder must adopt every means within 
his power to prevent disease from entering the herd. One can 
never be too careful in this matter, and the proverb “ An ounce 
of prevention is worth a pound of cure ” is especially applicable 
in the management of swine. 
Cleanliness——Filth is an excellent harbor and breeding 
ground for disease germs. Care should be taken to have the 
pens cleaned frequently, and the pens should be so constructed 
that there are no places for filth to accumulate where it cannot 
be cleaned out. Water-tight floors with as few cracks and 
corners as possible, together with adequate drainage, are im- 
portant in a piggery. 
Disinfection—Every swine breeder or feeder should 
acquire the habit of using disinfectants freely. There are 
numerous proprietary or patent disinfectants upon the market, 
such as Chloronaptholeum, Zenoleum, ete., which give gooa 
satisfaction. Before purchasing an unknown patent disinfectant, 
the purchaser should insist upon the seller furnishing results of 
independent laboratory tests showing the value of the prepara- 
tion. A mixture of five parts of crude carbolic acid to one 
hundred parts of water also makes a good disinfectant for pens. 
Chloride of lime is also good, and is especially recommended by 
some for pens where cholera has existed. Five or six ounces of 
chloride of lime to a gallon of water makes an effective dis- 
infectant. 
In case of disease, all bedding and manure should be 
removed and burned. Loose boards or planks should also be 
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