. The diseases and disorders of the ox, with some account of the diseases of the sheep. . Fig. 55.—Thk of the Ox. their blood. It causes severe pain. The mixtures recommended above will serve equally well to protect oxen from the attacks of this fly. They should, however, be rubbed more generally over the beast, and lower down, so as to include the brisket. It is desirable that oxen should have the power of sheltering themselves in sheds; and shnllow pools also are serviceable, since it is said that the bot-fly will not pursue its victim over water. In concluding our remarks, we sliou
. The diseases and disorders of the ox, with some account of the diseases of the sheep. . Fig. 55.—Thk of the Ox. their blood. It causes severe pain. The mixtures recommended above will serve equally well to protect oxen from the attacks of this fly. They should, however, be rubbed more generally over the beast, and lower down, so as to include the brisket. It is desirable that oxen should have the power of sheltering themselves in sheds; and shnllow pools also are serviceable, since it is said that the bot-fly will not pursue its victim over water. In concluding our remarks, we sliould point out, in regard to the bot-fly, that those fanners who take in hand to destroy the pest will individually profit by so doing, since the maggots, if allowed to mature, become flies, and the herds in the same fields are attacked year al'ier Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Gresswell, George; Gresswell, Albert. London, Allen
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