^^0 MODERN MILK GOATS 



soft grease. This kills lice and nits both at one applica- 

 tion, and although it leaves the animal looking rather 

 messj^ for a few days, the appearance of the coat is later 

 greatly improved. Spray the quarters with a strong 

 insecticide. Undiluted sheep dip and kerosene is a good 

 spray for this purpose. Do not use the lard and kero- 

 sene on pregnant does. Whenever used, these two in- 

 gredients should be in perfect emulsion. 



For a pregnant doe or for kids use one of the stand- 

 ard lice powders repeatedly, brush often and thoroughly, 

 and spray quarters. This will bring about the desired 

 result, but more slowly than the lard and kerosene. For 

 a large herd build a dipping tank and dip all individuals 

 twice, according to the instructions offered with the 

 usual standard sheep dips. This treatment would not 

 be safe for fresh does except in warm, dry weather. 



Worms. — Symptoms: loss of flesh, weakness, diar- 

 rhoea, paleness of the membranes of the eyes and mouth. 

 Caused by pasturing too long and too intensively on a 

 given space of ground. Treatment: frequent change 

 of pasture. Dissolve one ounce copper sulphate in three 

 quarts of water. Keep the animals off feed and water 

 the night before they are to be treated. Next morning 

 dose as follows : Kid three months old, Y\ ounce ; kid six 

 months old, IJ/2 ounces; goat twelve months old, 23X 

 ounces ; goat eighteen months old, 3 ounces ; goat twenty- 

 four months old, 31^ ounces. 



