The practical stock doctor: a reliable, common-sense ready-reference book for the farmer and stock owner .. . ut this calls for the services of a veter-inarian, if one can possibly be secured. LONG ROUND WORMS (LUMBRICI).—This is a worm that infests chiefly the small intestines, and is much likethe common earth or angle worm in appearance, except it iswhite to reddish in color, and in length varies from four to twelveinches. Symptoms.—Colic pains are noted at times, or there may beswitching of the tail, frequent manuring, slight straining, itchingof the anus, and rubbing tail or rump against s
The practical stock doctor: a reliable, common-sense ready-reference book for the farmer and stock owner .. . ut this calls for the services of a veter-inarian, if one can possibly be secured. LONG ROUND WORMS (LUMBRICI).—This is a worm that infests chiefly the small intestines, and is much likethe common earth or angle worm in appearance, except it iswhite to reddish in color, and in length varies from four to twelveinches. Symptoms.—Colic pains are noted at times, or there may beswitching of the tail, frequent manuring, slight straining, itchingof the anus, and rubbing tail or rump against stall or fence; evi-dences of indigestion; is in poor condition; does not shed hiscoat; is hide-bound and pot-bellied; appetite is depraved andhorse is licking walls, eating earth, and is particularly fond ofsalt. Bowels irregular; rubs nose against walls or stall as thoughit itched; a characteristic ^whitish mold-like substance below theanus. The best evidence is worms in the manure that is part of these symptoms will be present, except in bad cases. Oxyiais carvida,. ScUrostoma. armaAurw. AscarLs megnZocephaZOy. INTESTINAL WORMS. DISEASES OF THE HORSE 129 Teeatmsnt.— Give the following: Turpentine i ounce. Raw Linseed Oil i pint. Shake together. Repeat Oil and Turpentine every second day for a , in addition, i teaspoonful of a mixture of equal parts ofSulphate of Iron and Sulphate of Copper in feed twice a a week or two of above treatment withhold and give thedigestive tonics recommended for Chronic Indigestion, contin-uing them as case requires, or returning to above treatment aftertwoweeks. PIN WORMS.—These are transparent, thread-like worms,measuring about one to two inches in length, found mostly in thelarge intestines. Symptoms.—Are about the same as with long round worms,except the size of worm passed. Treatment.— The samt as in the previous disorder. Also inject into therectum the following: Copperas i ounce. Water 3 quarts. Re
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