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an excess of the natural functions of the stomach, the milk either 

 being too rich in quality, or partaken of in excess, coagulates too 

 quickly from the increased powers of the gastric juice, which 

 increase takes place when the lamb commences to pick other 

 nourishment. 



Symptoms. 



In addition to the characteristic white color of the dis- 

 charges will be found dullness, heaving of the flanks, a tense, en- 

 larged condition of the abdomen and at times costiveness. 



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Also a disease of lambs, in which the watery evacuations are 

 of a greenish color. This is due to exposure and errors of diet 

 at the time of. weaning. It is often quickly fatal, sometimes 

 terminating unfavorably in twenty-four hours. 



Crcatmetit for Diarrhoea in Hdult Sbecp. 



Make the patient as warm and comfortable as possible. As- 

 certain the cause of the trouble and if possible remove it. In all 

 cases withhold the water, only allowing the sheep to drink bland 

 fluids, such as linseed or rice tea, flour gruel, etc. 



Take. Cooking soda 1 ounce 



Water 1 gallon 



Allow the sheep to quench its thirst with the above. It 

 will be found useful to correct any excess of acidity in the stom- 

 ach and bowels, and may go far towards relieving the trouble. 



Take 



Prepared chalk 1 ounce 



Laudanum 4 ounces 



Tincture of ginger 1 ounce 



Peppermint water 8 ounces 



Mix. Shake before using, giving the affected sheep two to 

 three tablespoonfuls night and morning. For lambs just weaned 



