The Dickinson press., 1896-10-03
stomach worm. in Sheen.

The numerous losses of sheep, cs-
pecfally spring lambs, ut this season Of
the year, is largely due to the pres
ence Of the twisted stomach worm.
The symptoms of the disease produced
by this worm are not very characteris-
tic, and therefore do not admit of a
close description. They are dullness,
languor, loss of appetite, increased
thirst, with OF without diarrhoea,
usually some accumulation of serum
In the space between the lower jaws,
and paleness Of the mucous men,
brane. In acute cases there are symp-
toms of collie and the animal will eat
decayed wood, earth, etc. In the ma
jOrity of cases the animals simply lie
around for a few days and die. The
duration Of the disease is from q few
days to a week or more.
The parasite which causes the dis
ease is found in the fourth stomach.
1t Is quite small, being only about one
half an inch in length and as large
around as a linen thread. They have
the habit Of collecting in masses and
are thus readily mistaken for fbres of
the food. II the sheep is killed and
opened at once the worms have a red
dish appearance, due to the blood they
have distracted from the wall of the
stomach. In a short time they become
pale. They obtain entrance to the
stomach with the food while on pas
ture.
The treatment consists in giving q
vermifuge, and we have found none
better than santonin, or powdered
wormwood seed. When single individ-
uals are to be treated the former is
preferable, and is given in doses of
one to four grains, depending upon the
size and age of the sheep. The dose is
given once q day for q week. When
ever the disease makes its appearance
it is we'll to treat the whole flock and
this is best accomplished by mixing
one part of powdered NORWOOD seed
with eight parts of salt. Salt FREQUENT
ly or keep it where 1t is constantly ac-
cessible.-Bulletin Indiana Experiment
Station.
Look After Their Teeth.
The teeth of the horse form the sub
ject of a bulletin issued by the Agri-
cultural Experiment station of Virgin
ia. 1t concludes with the following
practical suggestions:
"When young colts are troubled with
indigestion or refuse to suckle, look
into the condition of their tectl, and
gums. II the gums are inflamed,
swollen and painful to the touch, have
them properly lanced. If, at the age
of from two to five years the colt re-
fuses to cat. wads his hay and let's it
drop, or eats with difficulty, have his
teeth examined aid properly treated
by 4 competent veterinarian. If the
eyes become weak and inf1amed dur
ing dentition, the teeth may need the
attention of the veterinary surgeon. If
the jaws become enlarged, in nine
cases out Of ten the teeth need atten-
zion. If the horse turns his head to
tile side while eating, and attempts to
chew his food on n side, his teeth
need attention. Wadding the hay and
dropping it is symptomatic Of a long
tooth, which needs the attention of the
veterinary dentist. If the horse grad
ually loses flesh, although well cared
for, the teeth are probably at fault.
If the horse slobbers while driving and
pulls viciously at the bit, look to the
teeth; many 'pullers' are made SO by
the want of proper dental attention.
Carrying the mead to one side While
being driven is frequently symptomat-
ic of q faulty condition of the teeth.
which is relieved by a few Minutes
work OF the veterinary surgeon."
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