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ILLUSTRATED STOCK DOCTOR. 
Croup .- — -YdBlTg calves if exposed to dampness, fogs, eto., afe liable to ini 
flammation of the upper portion of the throat and the formation of a whitish 
substance or false membrane, on these parts. This disorder is shown by a 
hoarse cough, running at the nose, and in breathing by a whistling or croak- 
ing noise. All these symptoms increase as the disease progresses. Mild purges 
must be used at once ; small quantities of saltpeter should be given in drink- 
ing water ; and the vapor of slacking lime may be inhaled to relieve thef 
throat of the false membrane. ^ .-f - - , 
Lung Worms . — This title designate* flife white, thfead-llke, parasitic worms, 
which are often found in the wind pipe, bronchial tubes and lungs of calves 
aud lambs. Low, marshy pasture lands, especially In August and Septem- 
ber, are conducive to this disease. The accumulation of these parasites is 
sometimes so great, as to choke the afflicted animal to death. A hoarse, 1 
husky, bronchial cough, loss of flesh and difficulty in breathing, are the more 
evident symptoms. Sometimes the worms may be seen in the saliva or mucua 
which is coughed up ; but where the disease is suspected, careful examination, 
for them should be made. 
Separate the afflicted animals from the herd j place them in a warm, dry 
stable ; burn sulphur so that they shall inhale its fumes, which are destructive 
to the parasites. A half ounce of turpentine may be given daily in gruel. 
Half a pint of lime-water with a teaspoonful of turpentine, given once a day, 
is very effective. Relief from the disease should be followed with a tonif 
treatment, glyipg twice a day a tablespoonful of the following mixture j 
• j ounoe Oil of Turpentine, 
2 Drachms Carbonate of Iron, 
4 otuice* Solution of Uuu-Anbb. 
