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THE DESTRUCTION OF LICE 
For the destruction of Lice, Cooper’s Powder Dip 
is the best remedy in the world. It will give the 
sheep the longest protection against re-infestation. 
То get the best results from dipping, however, there 
are certain points to be observed, for instance :— 
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The best time to dip Merinos is from a month to six 
weeks, and Crossbreds or Longwools, at earliest, about 
two months after shearing, 
Powder Dips have the most lasting effects—Cooper’s 
being the most lasting of all, 
Ascertain and mark the capacity of the bath before 
mixing, and mix the Dip according to directions, 
Yard sheep overnight ; dip while empty but not while 
thirsty, Full D foul the Bath and thirsty sheep 
are apt to drink the wash, 
Commence dipping early in the morning and continue 
only so long that all sheep can dry betore nightfall, 
Dip big sheep first—lambs last, 
Hard water is a most serious drawback in all dipping 
and tells against best results. It can be softened by 
e or 3 lbs, of washing soda to every roo galls, | 
wash. 
If rain comes on before the dipped sheep are dry, 
keep them off pasture or anything they can eat, and 
remember that this wetting must necessarily weaken 
the effect of any Dip. hen Cooper's Powder Dip 
has once dried in, rain, in moderation, won't affect it, 
but will even increase its effect—acting like a 
supplementary dipping. 
