Chalk For Stock

When-an animal is found licking its fellow, it is proof ttuit unoa8iness is present in the stomaohv and the licking of his acighbor is a habit contracted by instinct, with a viow to remove the unpleasantness. Unfortunateyl, instinct is Hot sufficient at all times to avoid dangcrous practices, and if we take tbr granted that the stomach is at all times cnarged withiacrid matter, we sliall, without ?K)sitation, lind a remedy. It is only necessary to place within their reach ghallow trouhs, in which is kopt a supüly of eomiuon chiilk. If an animal lias t suprabmi(liinoe of acrid secretion, it will most certainly neutralize the excess of acid. If an animal has not acid .in 9cess, and purtakes of chalk, it will do iM.hann. It is often too late to adininistor remedies to young stock, and tho placing of chalk within their reach cannpt be made too early.