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with the naked eye. Infestation, as a rule, takes 

 place in filthy quarters, and the best means of dis- 

 infecting such places is by the use of a spray of 

 kerosene. One of the best means of applying this 

 to hogs consists in rubbing posts, which are con- 

 stantly smeared with kerosene. In this way the 

 hogs are induced to treat themselves. Infected 

 hogs may also be treated by pouring the kerosene 

 directly over the infested parts, like the neck, 

 shoulder and back. Dipping tanks made of cement 

 or wood are frequently located in the run-yards, in 

 which is placed some disinfectant fluid. Hogs use 

 these small tanks as wallows, and in this way they 

 disinfect themselves. 



For horses and cattle a good remedy is made as 

 follows : Boil for an hour 8 tablespoonfuls of 

 arsenic, 8 tablespoonfuls of soda ash and i6 table- 

 spoonfuls of soft soap in two gallons of water. 

 After being prepared by boiling, add enough 

 v/ater to make two gallons. When cool, wet the 

 animal all over with a little of it, using a brush 

 or currycomb to get it into the skin. Another 

 good remedy is made of boiling stavesacre 

 seeds, i part to 20 parts of water, for an hour 

 and let it simmer for another hour; then add 

 water to make it up to the original bulk. This 

 applied to the affected parts brings quick relief. It 

 is advisable to repeat the application in a week or 

 ten days, so as to catch any new lice from any eggs 

 that were not caught by the first application. A 

 very common treatment is secured by mixing a pint 

 of linseed oil, 8 tablespoonfuls of oil of tar, and 8 

 tablespoonfuls of sulphur. This is then rubbed on 

 the affected parts once a day for two days and 

 allowed to remain for a few days, after which it is 

 washed off with soap and water. In serious cases. 



