MANGE. 
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CHAPTER II. 
EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS. 
MANGE. 
From high feeding and an inactive life, pigs are very liable to 
diseases of the skin, as also from want of cleanliness, which 
is first manifested by the animals rubbing themselves on any 
part of their sty, or other hard substances within their reach. 
The mange in pigs assumes a pustular form, and in the vio¬ 
lence of rubbing, the top is often broken, which leaves a dis¬ 
agreeable looking scab on the skin. 
This complaint is very infectious; consequently, as soon 
as it is noticed, the diseased animals should be immediately 
removed from among the others. 
Remedies. —The first thing to be done, is to wash the ani¬ 
mal thoroughly with a strong solution of soda, which must 
be allowed to dry, and then the following ointment should 
be applied :— 
Sulphur 
Hellebore-root, powdered 
Muriatic acid 
Salt of tartar 
Hogs’ lard, or butter 
Melt the hogs’ lard, and add to it the salt of tartar, and let 
them be stirred well together, until perfectly incorporated, and 
the other ingredients may be put in; but the vessel should 
be removed from the fire previously. This ointment should 
be well rubbed over the whole animal with a Diece o raer, or 
1^- ounce. 
\ ounce, 
\ ounce, 
l ounce, 
4 ounces. 
