THE BRAXY, OR SICKNESS. 
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THE RED-WATER BRIBES. 
Symptoms. —This disease is so similar to the preceding, 
that there is no visible distinction in their appearance; but 
they differ entirely in their origin, the latter being caused 
by the animal feeding on succulent grasses or on turnips, 
which induce an inflammatory state of the system. This 
complaint attacks sheep which are quite healthy and in high 
condition, and not unfrequently carries them off in a day; 
for besides the external appearance, the whole internal or¬ 
ganization is affected. 
Remedies. —Copious bleeding must be first had recourse 
to, and a pint may be taken with benefit. After which, 
from an ounce to an ounce and a half of Epsom salts should 
be given to clean out the bowels effectually. Then give on 
the two following days a cooling draught, viz 
Tartarized antimony . 1 drachm, 
Cream of tartar . 2 drachms; 
to be made up in a ball with treacle. 
THE BRAXY, OR SICKNESS. 
Symptoms. —This is above all others the most insidious 
and rapidly fatal malady to which sheep are liable. Before 
any symptoms manifest themselves, the animal is suddenly 
overtaken with the complaint, while feeding and apparently 
in perfect health, when he will start, and instantly fall down 
lifeless. If opened immediately after death, it will be found 
that the stench emanating from the carcase is quite intoler¬ 
able, caused by the putridity which has affected the entire 
internal parts. 
In some instances there are premonitory symptoms, by 
which it may be guessed that this complaint is making 
progress in the animal’s system, as he seems uneasy and 
