The American Reformed Cattle Doctor / Containing the necessary information for preserving the health and curing the diseases of oxen, cows, sheep, and swine, with a great variety of original recipes, and valuable information in reference to farm and dairy management

by George H. Dadd

FOOT ROT.

When a sheep is observed to be lame, and, upon examination, matter can be discovered, then pare away the hoof, and make a slight puncture, so that the matter may escape; then wash the foot with the following antiseptic lotion:—

Pyroligneous acid,	2 ounces.
Water,	3 ounces.

Suppose that, on examination, the feet have a fetid odor; then apply the following:—

Vinegar,	half a pint.
Common salt,	1 table-spoonful.
Water,	half a pint.

Mix, and apply daily. At the same time, put the sheep in a dry place, and give a dose of the following every morning:—

Powdered bayberry bark,	half an ounce.
Powdered flaxseed,	2 pounds.
Powdered sulphur,	1 ounce.
Powdered charcoal,	1 ounce.
Powdered sassafras,	1 ounce.

Mix. A handful to be given in the food twice a day.

Remarks.—Foot rot is generally considered a local disease; yet should it be neglected, or maltreated, the general system will share in the local derangement.

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