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SWINE AND THEIR DISEASES. 



Chlorate of potash , 1 oz 



Carbolic acid (solution) ■.* 2 dr. 



Water . 1 qt. 



This may be applied with a small swab of sheepskin, with the 

 wool on, attached to a stick. It is well to sprinkle the swab with sul- 

 phur before applying it to the throat. Great attention should be 

 paid to the comfort of the animai, and warm, sloppy food given, to 

 which chlorate of potash may be added in teaspoonful doses. 



EPILEPSY, OB STAGGERS. 



This is often confounded with apoplexy. The pig is very rest- 

 less both by day and by night, has red and inflamed eyes, a quick 

 pulse, and the bowels are often constipated. Sometimes it walks as 



Fig. 1290.— The Augeron Boar. 



though it were blind and ascending a number of steps. T?rof. Law 

 recommends the following : Dash bucketfuls of cold water over the 

 body. Give as an injection, — 



Glauber's salts , J $ oz . 



Spirits of turpentine . . .'.'. .1 to 2 teispoeSnfuls. 



Water . .10 oz. 



Setons saturated with turpentine ■ may be inserted under the 

 skin, behind the ears, or the back of the neck maybe blistered by 

 rubbing in the following mixture : — 



Spirits of turpentine 1 oas. 



Aqua ammonia ; 1 ox. 



Cantharides (powdered) ....2 dr. 



