o the tissues of the leg. _Symptoms:_ Scaly, rough, crusty appearance
of feet and shanks. _Treatment:_ Apply Pratts Scaly Leg Ointment.

~Tuberculosis~--_Cause:_ A minute germ. _Symptoms:_ Steady loss in
weight; paleness of comb, wattles and face; general weakness; lameness,
ruffling of feathers; frequently diarrhoea. Eye bright; ravenous
appetite. _Treatment:_ The disease is contagious and will spread through
the flock unless proper precautions are taken. Remove affected birds.
Disinfect the poultry plant and surroundings with Pratts Disinfectant.
Kill birds in advanced stages. Give the whole flock a nourishing ration,
and include Pratts Poultry Regulator. Use lime freely. If disease
continues to spread, dispose of entire flock, disinfect with greatest
care, start anew with healthy stock.

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_Pleasant Valley, N.Y.

I gave Pratts Roup Remedy a careful test on a flock of 50 growing
white Wyandotte chicks in October which were infected with bad
colds, and after treating one week with your roup remedy nearly
every one was well.

EDGAR BRIGGS_
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Pratts PRACTICAL POINTERS on the care of LIVESTOCK and POULTRY

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