896 DISEASES OF SHEEP. 



ach), is in some sections of the country annoyingly frequent in 

 sheep, and comes from the rapid fermentations of damp, green food 

 or uncured grain in the stomach. Dashing cold water on the body 

 furnishes temporary relief, by producing eructation; or the hollow 

 probang passed into the stomach, as for choking, will effect the es- 

 cape of the gas. In urgent cases the paunch shpuld be punctured 

 with the trocar and canula, or, those lacking, with a sharp pocket- 

 knife. In this case insert a large quill into the hole thus made. An 

 alkaline fluid poured into the rumen will alleviate the trouble, such 

 as this compound : — 



Aqua ammonia 1 teaspoonful. 



Water ; . J pt. 



Among the anti-ferments recommended for hoven are, aromatic 

 spirits of ammonia, crystalline sesquicarbonate of ammonia, oil of tur- 

 pentine, whisky or brandy, ether, pepper, ginger, oil of peppermint, , 

 wood tar, sulphite, hyposulphite or bisulphite of soda, chloride of 

 lime, or chlorate of potassa. Soap-suds and lime-water will also 

 check the fermentation by neutralizing the acidity. 



For chronic hoven, the following mixture will be found good : — 



Nux vomica 4 dr. 



\ fenugreek, oxide 2 oz. 



Oxide of iron -. 3 oz. 



Carbonate of soda 6 oz. 



Common salt , 6 oz. 



Dose : 2 drams twice daily. 



Indigestion in Lambs. — This is shown by irregular appetite, 

 swollen and tender abdomen, sour eructations,, profuse and fetid 

 watery discharges, whitish fur on the tongue, dry, scurfy skin, and 

 rapid emaciation. A little wine with an infusion of camomile may 

 prove beneficial. Laudanum may also be given. 



Diarrhea in Lambs, or White Scouks. 



— This disease is caused by a change in the 



quality of the ewe's milk, food, etc. It is fre- 



.fuiavs, quently the sequel of the previously named 



disease, i. e., indigestion. -The discharge is the 



passage of undigested milk. The ration of the 



Pig. 1190.— Diarrhea in l am b should be regulated in such occurrences, 



a Lamb, or "White Until recovered, the lamb should receive 



Sceurs." the following daily :— 



Magnesia 1 dr. 



Essence of ginger • 1 drop. 



Water 1 glassful. 



A good diet for a lamb in this condition is — 



