SYNOPSIS OF OHAPTEES. XIII. 



cerebritis its causes. Predisposing influences. Affects lambs 

 more frequently than grown sheep. The symptoms of cerebritis, 

 violent actions on part of affected subjects. More marked in 

 lambs than old sheep. Treatment for Cerebritis. The post- 

 mortem appearances. Apoplexy, frequently caused from ple- 

 thora; more cases among sheep than cattle; why? Symp- 

 toms. Affected animals generally die before aid can be ex- 

 tended them. This condition is easier to prevent than to treat. 

 Epilepsy, its causes, reflex irritation due to parasites; its 

 symptoms and treatment. Hydrocephalus, the nature of. Rare 

 disease among adult sheep. Treatment always unsatisfactory. 

 Louping-ill, Tremblings, Mad-staggers, etc. A remarkable dis- 

 ease, its pathology and supposed causes. Great loss caused from 

 louping-ill. Symptoms and treatment. Simple Paralysis, Palsy, 

 occurs in ewes after difficult parturition. Occurs in other sheep 

 also. Its causes. Symptoms and treatment. Paralysis in newly- 

 born lambs. Simple treatment therefor. 



CHAPTER XI— DISEASES OF THE RESPIRA- 

 TORY ORGAXS. Less frequent and numerous than those of 

 digestive system. Pleurisy a common affection of sheep. Sheep 

 early shorn liable to pleurisy. Xasal catarrh frequently 

 affects sheep. Exists in three forms. Symptoms of nasal 

 catarrh. Its treatment. "\^^eaknefs subsequent to attacks of 

 catarrh hard to overcome. Its prevention. Sore-throat, also 

 called laryngitis. Symptom?. Treatment. Operation of 

 tracheotomy. Bronchitis; adult sheep suffer severely from this 

 affection. The atmosphere as a cause of bronchitis. Symptoms 

 of bronchitis. Methods of detection. Treatment, hygienic 

 surroundings a necessity. Inflammation of the lungs; of com- 

 mon occurrence. Symptoms and treatment. Pleurisy due 

 often to sudden changes in temperature. It frequently follows 

 dipping. Symptoms and treatment of pleurisy. 



