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Show Lambs Born With Goiter in Northwestern States Lambs often are born without wool, especially In the northwestern states, and In such an enfeebled condition do not long survive. This condition Is associated as-sociated with goiter and close examination exam-ination shows the thyroid glands on both sides of the upper part of the neck enlarged. The cause Is an absence ab-sence or marked deficiency of iodine la the feed of ewes during pregnancy. It can be prevented by adding a small amount of Iodine to the drinking water wa-ter of these ewes. Dissolve one-half ounce of potassium Iodide In a pint t)f water, add to the drinking water and mix well. This quant'ity Is suffi-clent suffi-clent for each 100 ewes if given every 3ay. |