164 DISEASES OF THE EESPIEATOEY OEGANS. 



the commencement of the attack is not excessive, soon becomes 

 sii. By placing the ear to the sides of the chest peculiar mur- 

 murs called "rales," will be heard; these are caused by the expired 

 air passing through secretions of liquid mucus in the bronchial 

 tubes. As the disease jDrogresses the sheep rapidly becomes 

 weak, the urine is scanty and high-colored, and the droppings 

 are coated with slime, but dry and hard on the inside. 



Creatwient. 



Hygienic treatment for this affection is most desirable. 

 Remove the sheep to a roomy shed where it can obtain plenty of 

 fresh air and at the same time be protected from draught. 



Stimulants especially are needed in the treatment of this 

 complaint. 



Take. Muid extract of belladonna leaves..! drachm 



JTluid extract liquorice root 2 ounces 



Muriate of ammonia -J ounce 



Alcohol T 2 ounces 



Water 4 ounces 



Mix. Give one tablespoonful twice daily. This is a dose 

 for an adult sheep. Combined with this treatment give two 

 drachms of sweet spirits of nitre twice daily in half pint of 

 oatmeal gruel. Purgatives are not safe to use in this affection 

 and all djugs which tend to debilitate or deplete the animal's 

 system should on no account be used. 



Inflammation of the Lungs— pneumonia. 



This disease is of common occurrence where sheep have 

 been subjected to exposure, particularly if the climate is damp 

 and subject to sudden changes of temperature. It is also found 

 following the inhalation of noxious gases or the extension of the 

 inflammation of nasal catarrh or laryngitis. 



