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TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —In answer to Mr. John Vile’s letter to the Wairarapa Standard, 1 bog to inform him I recollect the same complaint amongst sheep in England many years ago. An uncle of mine, a farmer and M.D.. was on a visit to my father at the time, and his advice was the free use of salt in chaff and other food ; those sheep were at turnips at the time ; but I am of opinion this complaint will not be found with sheep on the coast. I should advise, if procurable, which is so much used in the States of America and Canada, to place lumps of what is commonly called the red Rock Salt in his paddock, or about the run ; I frequently notice my sheep taking to the rocks at low water If, when noticing a sheep that is bad, a stab with a penknife about inch above the nostrils, and a good smart blow so as to cause the blood to flow freely, will often suffocate the grub. Trusting these rules may prove of some service, and by your kindly inserting the same in your valuable paper you will oblige.—l am, &e.,
Chas. Priestly.
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 215, 21 October 1874, Page 2
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219CORRESPONDENCE. Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 215, 21 October 1874, Page 2
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