I

Oil of cloves....... 3 parts

Bay oil........... 5 parts

Eucalyptus tincture 5 parts

Alcohol.......... 150 parts

Water............ 200 parts

II

Tar well diluted with grease of any kind is as effective an agent as any for keeping flies from cattle. The mixture indicated has the advantage of being cheap. Applying to the legs, neck, and ears will usually be sufficient.

Cattle Dip for Ticks

Dr. Noorgard of the Bureau of Animal Industry finds the following dip useful, immersion lasting one minute:

Sulphur.......... 86 pounds

Extra dynamo oil.. 1,000 gallons