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Hokitika Guardian, 6 November 1924, Page 2

KOOT-KOT IX I .AM US. A rsKKl'I. CORItECTIVE. N\ itli tlio great growth of grass there is certain to lie a jiercontage of footrot amongst lamlis. .Manv farmers reyard foot-rot with a good deal of indifference, whereas it should never he allowed to yet into the ground, as its virulent poison is retained for a lengthy period. I.utnhs are different to handle to hig sheep, as the latter can he run through troughs, etc. The following recipe should he useful to readers

For foot-rot in lambs do not use strong caustic dressings to the lambs’ feet, which will irritate and inflame the sores. The following may I>o applied: Solution of sub-acetate of lead loz., sulphate of zinc icy'., pure carbolic acid 2 drachms, glycerine 2 ounces, rain water 1 quart. Dissolve the zinc in the water and the carbolic acid in the glycerine, then mix the two solutions and add the lead. Any loose pieces of hoof must he cut away carefully, but do not pare the feet any more than is absolutely necessary, and keep the feet as dry as possible. A simple and useful way of dressing them, in addition to the above is to let the lambs stand in a pen, the floor of which has a layer of fresh quick lime, and dry sea sand in equal proportions, and walk- the lambs across" it. About half an inch thick spread over the floor will be sufficient. Prevention is better than cure, and the best safeguard is to dress the feet from time to time so as to prevent the wall of the hoof from growing to such » length ns to double under the foot,