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Practical experience and scientific investigation have clearly proved that preventive measures are more economical and effective than curative. Failing prevention, everything points to the importance of dealing promptly with the first cases, owing to the risk of infection of the rest of the stock. Control measures may be divided into three classes:

The details to which special attention must be given are covered by the following axiomatic rules:

Isolate birds recently purchased—for two or three weeks, Isolate every bird that shows any sign of ill health. Provide a fresh and pure supply of water in a shady position. Add Epsom salts (one teaspoonful to a quart) once a week ta the drinking water. Give chickens daily a liberal] supply of bran in addition to their other feed. Feed birds an a varied diet, including green food.|Arrange that birds have to scratch for some of their food. Construct houses, nest boxes, etc. so that they can be readily and thoroughly disinfected. Houses should be free from drafts.|Disinfect contaminated soil by spraying, liming, and resting.