. Animal parasites and parasitic diseases . Domestic animals; Veterinary medicine. 102 PARASITOLOGY. possibly jaundice. As much as two feet of the small intestines of the pig has been noted to be thoroughly filled with worms, which, upon being removed, were found in a tangled mass. Treatment.—The matter of medicating hogs is not so easy a task as in other animals ; the medicine may be put in milk or other thin fluid which is readily relished by them, then pouring this into a trough where all can share in the food ; it will be found that they can thus be satisfactorily medicated. San- tonin and
. Animal parasites and parasitic diseases . Domestic animals; Veterinary medicine. 102 PARASITOLOGY. possibly jaundice. As much as two feet of the small intestines of the pig has been noted to be thoroughly filled with worms, which, upon being removed, were found in a tangled mass. Treatment.—The matter of medicating hogs is not so easy a task as in other animals ; the medicine may be put in milk or other thin fluid which is readily relished by them, then pouring this into a trough where all can share in the food ; it will be found that they can thus be satisfactorily medicated. San- tonin and powdered areca nut can be given together in the following proportions : The areca nut should be given in from one-half grain to one grain per pound weight, with santonin one to four grains per pig, depending on the size. The powdered areca nut, being an irritant, acts as a purgative. ' -^'^^ ^.Ascakjs-Margivata (Marginatus—marginal). Synonym.—Maw worm; Toxastrus limbatus. Distribution.—Common in the United States; also found in Europe and other countries. Description.—The body is pinkish white in color; the head is usually slightly curved and is provided with two lateral membranous wings which are broader behind than in front and make the head resemble an Indian ar- row; each lip is provided with a papilla; the male is one and one-half to two inches long ; the female two to three inches; the female is oviparous ; the vulva is located on the anterior third of the body. Animal Infested.—The Fig. 37.—ASCARIS llAR- GIN.^TA. Extremity, b, Caudal 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 Kaupp, Benjamin Franklyn, 1874-. Chicago : A. Eger
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