170 DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. 



thick black scabs, and as the lamb is unable to extract the milk 

 from the udder, both on account of its condition and the soreness 

 of it, the gland becomes inflamed from retention of milk and ex- 

 tension of the disease on the course of the milk ducts, resulting 

 frequently in a gangrenous condition, the whole or a large por- 

 tion of the udder sloughing off. 



CrcatntcTit. 

 Immediately separate the healthy stock from the sick; take 

 the healthy to an entirely new locality. The others, being 

 affected, may as well remain where they are till cured, so as not 

 to spread the disease. Change the feed of the ewes, an-d so long 

 as the udders are not affected the lambs may be allowed to re- 

 main with them. Should the udder be attacked, wean the lamb, 

 and raise it by hand. To the sore udder apply the following 

 lotion: 



Tannic acid 1 drachm 



Acetic acid 1 ounce 



Water 1 pint 



Handle the gland carefully. It should be milked out twice 

 daily, using great care not to bruise the part. This is a trouble- 

 some procedure, but very necessary, as it will prevent the loss 

 of the ewe. Internally, at the commencement of the attack, a 

 dose of Epsom salts is indicated. Give four ounces in half 

 pint of warm gruel. In the feed-trough mix with the food and 

 give as follows : 



Powdered liquorice root 4 ounces 



Sulphate of iron 5 drachms 



Powdered gentian 4 ounces 



Wood charcoal 2 ounces 



Linseed, ground 5 ounces 



ilix. A tablespoonful should be given in the food twice 

 daily. To the above a small quantity of. common salt might be 

 added with benefit. The mouth of the lamb should be washed 



