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Symptoms. 



It is usually ushered in by a shivering fit, which, however, 

 is seldom noticed on account of its short duration. About the 

 iirst warning symptom will be a persistent and troublesomij 

 cough, the breathing becomes labored, the elbows are generally 

 turned outwards, there is increased motion of the ribs, and the 

 flanks heave rapidly, the pulse becomes quick and strong. This 

 however is only during the primary stages of the disease, as 

 later on it becomes soft and very weak. The appetite is partial- 

 ly and oftentimes wholly lost, the sheep ceases to chew the cud^ 

 thirst is considerable, there is a foetid discharge from the nose, 

 the animal grinds its teeth as though in pain. Weakness now 

 becomes very evident, the eye has a peculiar glazed appearance; 

 on passing the hands over the loins a crepitating noise is notice- 

 able, the sheep has fits of delirium, and shortly succumbs from 

 exhaustion. 



Crcatmcnt. 



As pneumonia in sheep has a tendency to assume a gangren- 

 ous character the need of administering only remedies which 

 have a tonic and stimulating effect is indicated. Counter- 

 irritation, such as the application of a stimulating ammoniacal 

 liniment, applied behind the elbows, will prove of some benefit. 

 As a prescription the following will be found useful: 



Take. Sulphate of quinine 40 grains 



Tincture of iron ^ ounce 



Whiskey Y^ ounces 



Mix. Give two tablespoonfuls every four hours in half 

 pint of oatmeal gruel. This is the dose for an adult sheep, others 

 in proportion. 



When sheep suffer from chronic pneumonia the animal i;* 

 not worth the treatment, never beiiig likely to breed, and useless 

 for fattening. 



