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WEATHER INFLUENCES 
THE WEATHER is sometimes responsible for results 
which the inexperienced are apt to attribute to the dipping. 
HEAVY RAINS weaken or wash off most dips from 
the fleece. 
EVEN ON COOPER-DIPPED SHEEP, before 
they are dry from the dipping, heavy rains are apt 
to do this. But when once dry in the fleece the heaviest 
rains scarcely weaken the effects of “ Cooper.” 
SO TENACIOUS IS THE HOLD OF “COOPER” 
on sheep which have been properly dipped in it, that rains 
falling on the fleece from time to time dissolve some of 
the adhering particles of the dip, and thus act almost like 
supplementary dippings. 
IN WET SEASONS, when feed is plentiful and sheep 
are in good condition, the fleece is strong and greasy, and 
picking up dirt, has a heavy appearance. 
IN DRY SEASONS the contrary happens, pasture 
being short, and sheep in poor condition, the wool is light 
* and sometimes weak. 
THE PREVALENCE OF COLD WINDS makes 
the wool dry and harsh. 
HEAVY RAIN falling on sheep wet with arsenical 
dip is liable to affect them injuriously. 
ONE OF THE CLIMATES MOST SEVERE on 
sheep dips is that of the British Isles, and there “ Cooper” 
more than ever retains its hold upon the favour of sheep- 
owners. ч 
THE REASON OF THIS is its unrivalled perman- 
ence; for one thorough dipping in “Cooper” lasts longer 
than three or four dippings with many other preparations. 
THE HOT SUN POURING DOWN onthe wet backs 
of sheep crowded together in an ‘uncovered draining pen 
is apt to scald them—even if dipped in water. Avoid this 
by covering the draining pens and allowing the sheep to 
dry in the shade, and do not overcrowd. 
WHEN THE FLEECES of sheep about to be dipped 
are already soaked with rain water, the cfiects of any dip 
are necessarily reduced, n 
