DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF SHEEP AND PIGS 469 
to grow. If this should fail, there are regular sheep dips for 
this disease which can be bought at drug stores. It is done 
up in a package and contains the full directions for using. 
As soon as the disease is detected every precaution 
should be taken to prevent its spreading. Isolate all mem- 
bers of the flock infected and thoroughly clean and disinfect 
the stables or buildings in which they have been kept. Close 
the doors and disinfect by burning sulphur. 
Falling Out of the Wool. 
Causes. — Feeding hot food, such as pea or wheat meal 
and keeping them in a place that is too hot may be the cause 
Fig. 80.— Showing the Appearance of the Sheep When Losing the Wool in the 
Spring. 
Symptoms. — In the spring, just about lambing time, the 
wool becomes loose and falls off in patches. The animal does 
not seem itchy to any great extent, but rubs some. 
Treatment. — As soon as noticed, change the feed and put 
them in a cooler place, being careful that they do not catch 
cold. Instead of the rich food, feed roots of some kind to 
make the blood cool. In very bad cases give : 
Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre pound. 
Sulphur ^ pound. 
Ground Gentian Root pound. 
