SHEEP, THEIR DISEASES. . 
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Mix the mercurial ointment witn the lard by heating gently and stir- 
ring. Dissolve the resin in the turpentine and rub all together when the 
lard is cold. Part the wool on the head between the ears, on the fore^ 
head, along the neck and under the jaws, and rub in the ointment. 
In the United States, tobacco is often used in the place of arsenic; if 
used, substitute ten pounds of strong tobacco leaves for the arsenic in tk« 
Iformula as given above. 
A formula in great repute among Australian shepherds, is the fol- 
lowing : 
No. 9. 1 Pound tobacco leaves, 
1 Pound sulphur, ~ 
5 Gallons water. 
Boil the tobacco in tho water, then add the sulphur. 
The sheep is dipped in this solution while quite hot, and retained in it 
four or five minutes, its head being from time to time thrust under so 
as not to enter the eyes, nose, or mouth, and the wool pressed and 
dried as before stated. 
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Diseases of the Generative and Urinary Organs. 
Use the remedies prescribed for cattle, noting the doses as given for 
sheep in the list of medicines for animals. 
Diseases of the Limbs and Hoofs— Foot Rot. 
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This is an infectious disease often aggravated by grit and dirt increas- 
ing the inflammation. The indications of rot are described minutely 
by Dr. Randall : 
The first symptom is the disappearance of the naturally, smooth, dry, 
pale condition of the skin at the top of the cleft, over the heels. It 
becomes somewhat red, warm and moist, and slightly rough or chafed. 
Next, the moisture increases to a discharge, and an ulcer is formed which 
extends down to the upper portion of the inner wall of the hoof. These 
walls are then attacked, become disorganized, and the disease penetrates 
between the fleshy sole and the bottom of the hoof. The hoof is thick- 
ened at the heel by an unnatural deposition of horn. The crack between 
it and the fleshy sole pours out an offensive and purulent matter. Soon 
all parts of the foot are penetrated by the burrowing ulceration, the homy 
Bole is disorganized, and the fleshy sole becomes a black and swollen mass 
of corruption, shapeless, spongy, and often filled with maggots. The 
fore-feet are usually first attacked ; lameness is early noticed .and aoen 
