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possibly jaundice. As much as two feet of the small 
intestines of the pig has been noted to be thoroughly 
filled with worms, which, upon being removed, were 
found in a tangled mass. 
Treatment.—The matter of medicating hogs is not 
so easy a task asin other animals; the medicine may 
be put in milk or other thin fluid which is readily 
relished by them, then pouring this into a trough 
where all can share in the food; it will be found 
that they can thus be satisfactorily medicated. San- 
tonin and powdered areca nut can be given together 
in the following proportions: Theareca nut should 
be given in from one-half grain to one grain per pound 
weight, with santonin one to four grains per pig, 
depending on the size. The powdered areca nut, 
being an irritant, acts as a purgative. 
«Reel enews Wear 
—ASCARIS-MARGINATA (Marginatus—marginal). 
Synonym.—Maw worm; Toxastrus limbatus. 
Distribution.—Common in the United States; also 
found in Europe and other countries. 
Description.—The body is pinkish white in color; 
the head is usually slightly curved and is provided 
with two lateral membranous wings which are broader 
G behind than in front and make 
he the head resemble an Indian ar- 
row; each lip is provided with 
a papilla; the male is one and 
one-half to two inches long ; the 
female two to three inches; the 
Pia. Wi Accais Fics female is oviparous; the vulva 
GINATA, is located on the anterior third 
Semin of the body, 
Animal Intested.—The dog. 
