CHAPTER LI 



FLIES — FLIES ON CATTLE 



FLIES are a terrible torment at times and have 

 much to do with the lessening of the milk- 

 flow. The cows are so worried and kept so busy 

 fighting the flies that they lose much of the time 

 they should be feeding, and it is their semi-starved 

 condition that largely causes the shrinkage in flesh 

 and milk. 



Something should be done to rid the cows of 

 this fly pest. 



The following mixture has been found as effec- 

 tive as, and less expensive than, many of the fly 

 remedies on the market. 



I gallon fish or seal oil or old 

 grease of any kind. 



1 pint coal oil (kerosene). 



2 ounces (4 tablespoonfuls) crude 

 carbolic acid. 



Mix well together and apply with a cloth or spray 

 to all parts except the udder. Always put it on 

 after milking to avoid the strong odor getting into 

 the milk. In dry weather one application a week 

 is usually sufficient. If the cows are out in a heavy 

 rain, it will be necessary to go over them again. 



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