CHAPTER I. 
DISEASES OF THE HEAD. 
1. Cold in the Head (Simple Catarrh). 
This is a very common affection among sheep. It is ai 
inflamed condition of the lining of the nose and cavities of th- 
head. 
Causes. — It is noticed to be more prevalent during wash 
ing and shearing time because of the extra exposure to damp 
ness because of washing and to winds because of shearing 
Exposure to cold winds or rains at any time, especially in 
spring or fall, will cause it. 
Symptoms. — There is a discharge from the nose, and the 
affected sheep snuffles, sneezes and coughs. It does not feed 
well and seems very dull. 
Treatment. — The treatment is very simple in most cases. 
Keep the sheep dry, warm and clean. This often effects a 
cure in a few days without any medicine. If the disease does 
not pass off, give 
Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre ^ pound. 
Sulphur ^ pound. 
Ground Gentian Root J4 pound. 
Mix thoroughly and give a teaspoonful twice a day on 
the tongue with a spoon, in the feed or as a drench. Feed 
hot mashes, and take special care to see that it does not get 
wet, as the disease may settle on the lungs. If the discharge 
from the head becomes clogged around the nose wash it off 
with warm water and soap. 
Should this treatment not effect a cure change to half a 
teaspoonful of ground sulphate of iron three times a day in 
the feed or on the tongue with a spoon. 
2. Caps on the Teeth. 
Causes. — Sometimes when shedding the teeth the caps do 
not fall off but remain upon the new teeth. This may happen 
to one or more of the grinders, and causes difficulty in eating 
Symptoms. — There is a desire to eat but actions indicai" 
the impossibility to chew the food properly. Food is taken 
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