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agents into the trachea (windpipe) will often prove of great 

 benefit. 



Take. Iodine ^ drachm 



Iodide of potassium 2^ drachms 



Distilled water 3 ounces 



This solution is mixed with two ounces of oil of turpentine 

 to which must be added six ounces of olive oil. Of this mixture, 

 after it has been thoroughly shaken, one to two drachms should 

 be injected into the trachea by means of a hypodermic 

 syringe. The injection may be repeated in two or three 

 days time, the number of injections depending on the seriousness 

 of the attack. Where the parasites are suspected in the aliment- 

 ary canal, it becomes necessary to administer such agents as have 

 a tendency to destroy the pests. 



Take. Oil of cloves 5 drops 



Tincture of ginger ^ drachm 



Oil of turpentine 2 drachms 



Linseed oil 1 ounce 



Mix. Give as one dose in oatmeal or linseed gruel, which 

 may be repeated after an interval of two to four days. 



The viscera, lungs, etc., of sheep and lambs which have been 

 destroyed by this disease should be burnt or otherwise disposed of 

 so as not to spread the infection. Pastures which have become 

 infected should receive a thorough dressing of salt. Care should 

 be taken in introducing strange sheep into the flock to provide 

 against their carrying the contagium of the disease. 



parasitic DiaiThoca. 



This disease is now recognized as one of the serious com- 

 plaints affecting sheep. It is extensively distributed, occurring 

 wherever sheep are to be found, and is the source of great con- 

 cern to the sheep owner on account of its frequent fatalities. It 



