PRAIRIE FARMER'S POULTRY BOOK 



Iodine.^ — Tincture of iodine^ is used to prevent and de- 

 stroy infection. For internal use it is recommended in cases of 

 aspergillosis and tuberculosis. Dose, two drops to adult fowl. 



Iodoform. — ^A powerful germicide, used as a powder on 

 abraded surfaces and in preparing an ointment, which is rec- 

 ommended in cases of diphtheria, vent gleet, favus and chicken 

 pox. 



Unguentine. — This ointment allays pain and is very healing. 

 It is recommended for burns, abrasions and all exposed sur- 

 faces. It can be obtained of any druggist in collapsible tubes. 



Disinfectants and Germicides 



A disinfectant is any substance that destroys any infectious 

 or contagious matter. The difference between infectious and 

 contagious is only one of degree. A disease is said to be in- 

 fectious when it is communicated through food or drink or by 

 direct contact with the infectious material. Tuberculosis, bac- 

 terial enteritis, aspergillosis, coccidiosis, black head, and vent 

 gleet are infectious diseases. 



A contagious disease is of a more virulent nature and is 

 communicated not only through food and water but through 

 the air. Cholera, roup, chicken pox, diphtheria, and favus are 

 contagious diseases. 



A germicide is any agent that destroys disease germs, 

 such as bacteria, spores of fungi and animal parasites. For- 

 maldehyde, carbolic acid and creolin are germicides. 



Valuable Disinfectants 



Copperas. — A strong solution of copperas is- one of the best 

 of disinfectants. It removes foul and musty odors from build- 

 ings and grounds and is harmless to the flock. It should be 

 sprinkled on the floor every time the building is cleaned. 



Slaked Lime. — ^This should be used often to sprinkle on 

 the drop boards and in damp and musty places. It is one of 

 the best substances to use in disinfecting the ground. It should 

 be scattered on the ground when any contagious disease is 

 present, and when gape worms attack the young chicks it 

 should be scattered freely over their runs and, after the ground 

 is plowed or spaded, another coat should be applied. 



Lime Wash. — This is made by slaking a peck of lime with 

 a little boiling water, just enough to keep it covered. When the 



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