Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-06-10
NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
SATURDAY. JUNE 10. 1882.
vermin on Domestic Animals.

We stated in our last issue that it was
said that stronger solution of COM
mon salt was an effective remedy for
lice on cattle. While we never tried the
remedy spoken of, we found it recon-
mended by one who appeared to have ex-
perience in its use, and who recommend
ed it without equivOcatiOn. 1t also
looked reasonable to us, and besides, 1t
was so cheap and easily applied that
even failure could not entail much loss
either in money or time. There is no
question that so often comes to us,
touching domestic animals, as how to
rid or protect them from vermin, which
are not sonly exceedingly disagreeable
to have about, but are of serious detri-
ment to the animals which they attack.
The worry alone which the preying of
such pests cause cattle, sheep. dogs,
fowls or other living creatures, is very
injurious to the general condition of the
animal, and they are, besides, often liza
BILE to cause disease. In regard to lice,
while the solution, if it prove what is
claimed for it, recommends itself on ac-
other remedies which are as easily avail
able, reasonably cheap and said to be
certain in their action. Among these is
Titles Chemical Fluid, which is adver-
tised in our columns, and which enjoys
an excellent reputation as a remedy for
lice on cattle, fleas Oh dogs, and even as
remedy for the aphis on peach, apple,
and rose trees. This preparation can be
had of l.. w. LawfOrd, Baltimore, Md.
Poultry is frequently troubled with
lice, and the following Is recommended
as remedy: Dampen the skin under
the feathers with water and then sprInk
lie little sulpher on the skin. In the
course of twelve hours the lice will dis
appear, however thick they may be on
the bird; and in this connection we
would urge cleanliness about the premi-
ses. Thoroughly white-wash the hen
houses, inside and out, and sprinkle car
bOlic acid pretty generally over the floor
and on the poles. Lack of cleanliness
Is cause of great deal of disease
among poultry.
AS the time will soon be here now
when that great tOrmenter of the brute
creation, the fly, will begin to operate
with its usually tantalizing vigOr, per-
haps, it would prove profitable to con.
slider what remedies for it can be used.
If chloride of lime is scattered on a
board in the stable, it will drive out
all flies. 1t is not best to use any more
Of it than is absolutely necessary, for it
is disagreeable in itself. and so far as
the habitatiOns of man is concerned,
while it is a most excellent disinfectant,
it is about as disagreeable as anything
which it may be intended to remove.
Animals may not be so sensitive to it,
but they would doubtless be pleased to
have as little of it used as may be con
sistent with the object sought to be ac-
complishedi by its employment. 1t is
harmless, however. To keep flies from
provoking horses, we have heard the
juice of smart weed recommended The
weed is bruised, causing the juice to ex-
ude. and then rubbed thoroughly over the
aeimal. A very convenient way of
using this remedy is to make strong
infusion by boiling the weed for few
moments, and when cold apply it with a
sponge or brush. 1t is said that if this
is thoroughly applied every day neither
flies or any other insect will trouble the
horse Western RuTdI