904 DISEASES OF SHEEP. 



wrapped in tow saturated in a solution of carbplic acid, and when the 

 interdigital space is affected, dressings may be applied by a bandage, 

 as in Fig. 1192. Other remedies are phenyline or terebane, butyr 

 of antimony, and iodoform. 



The following solution will be found an effective 

 preventive of the foot-rot : — 



if «n Arsenic 3 lb. 



FIiiKiflfe- Washing soda 3 lb. 



Water 10 gal. 



Boil slowly to eight gallons, and fill up to ten, and 

 sponge the hoofs with it thoroughly after cleaning. 



"What we term lime-milk, or lime-water, is a 

 good treatment as a preventive for this affection, 

 and it can be administered easily. Put the liquid in 

 a low and long box, which place in such a position 

 in a chute, or in front of the stable door, as to force 

 the sheep to pass through it when entering or leav- 

 ing such places. 



It is of the most importance in this disease to 

 Fig. 1193.— Band- remove the sheep to other and dryer pastures. 

 Where they are unavoidably kept on wet ground, 

 the following ointment once or twice a week is said to be very ben- 

 eficial as a protection to the feet : — 



Barbadoes .tar ; . 1- lb. 



Bergundy pitch 1 lb. 



Mutton suet 1 lb. 



Melt the Bergundy pitch and suet over a slow fire, then add tar, and 

 mix thoroughly. 



FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE is a highly contagious but rarely 

 fatal febrile disease, characterized by an eruption of small blisters in 

 the mouth, between the clefts of the hoof, and along its upper mar- 

 gin at the coronet. The symptoms are unusual heat in the body, an 

 eruption of small blisters on the tongue, the roof of the mouth, and 

 in the nostrils, swollen feet covered with blisters, which break and 

 become sore, causing the animal to shake its feet, or kick, or to lie 

 down persistently. A laxative should first be employed, say of 

 Epsom salts ; an astringent mouth-wash may then be applied, com- 

 posed as follows : — 



Carbolic acid ; 1 dr. 



Borax and tincture of myrrh, each 1 oz. 



Honey •. . . .3 oz. 



Vinegar 1 pt. 



Water 1 pt. 



