"Mange may be generated either from excitement of the skin itself, or through the medium of that sympathetic influence which is known to exist between the skin and organs of digestion. We have, it appears to me, an excellent illustration of this in the case of mange supervening upon poverty--a fact too notorious to be disputed, though there may be different ways of theorizing on it." Mr. Blanie says, "Mange has three origins--filth, debility, and contagion." _Treatment._--Rid the system of morbific materials with the following:-- Powdered sassafras, 2 ounces. " charcoal, a handful. Sulphur, 1 ounce. Mix, and divide into six parts; one to be given in the feed, night and morning. The daily use of the following wash will then complete the cure, provided proper attention be paid to the diet. _Wash for Mange._ Pyroligneous acid, 4 ounces. Water, a pint. The mange is known to be infectious: this suggests the propriety of removing the animal from the rest of the herd. HIDE-BOUND. This is seldom, if ever, a primary disease. The known sympathy existing between the digestive organs and the skin enables us to trace the malady to acute or chronic indigestion. _Treatment._--The indications to be fulfilled are, to invite action to the surface by the aid of warmth, moisture, friction, and stimulants, to tone up the digestive organs, and relax the whole animal. The latter indications are fulfilled by the use of the following:-- Powdered balmony, (snakehead,) 2 ounces. " sassafras, 1 ounce. Linseed, 2 pounds. Sulphur, 1 ounce. Mix together, and divide the mass into eight equal parts, and give one night and morning, in scalded shorts or meal; the better way, however, is, to turn it down the throat. A few boiled carrots should be allowed, especially in the winter season, for they possess peculiar remedial properties, which are generally favorable to the cure. LICE. _Treatment._--Wash the skin, night and morning, with the following:-- Powdered lobelia seeds, 2 ounces. Boiling water, 1 quart. After standing a few hours, it is fit for use, and can be applied with a sponge. IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING THE SKIN OF ANIMALS IN A HEALTHY STATE.