PAEASITIC DISEASES OF THE SKIX. 

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Treatment for common scab is of two kinds: 



(1). Dipping; where the animal is immersed in a watery 



solution containing parasiticides, which while they destroy th& 



pests, are supposedly harmless to the sheep. 



Hn Hggravated Case of Scabies, showWg the Subject KtcMng wtth its foot and taurh- 



ing its )NIoutb in Response to a Little Hddittonal Irritation 



from the €xamintr. 



(2). Hand dressing; which consists in the application of 

 some such substance as the mercury stone or turpentine and lard, 

 etc., which is rubbed on the affected parts. This method is only 

 practicable where few animals are to be treated. In all cases 



