19519.  Misbranding of    Parker's    stock   powder.     IT.    S.    v.    16    Sacks    of 
Parker's   Stock  Powder.     Default  decree   of  destruction  entered.
(F. & D. No. 28233.    I. S. No. 50807.    S. No. 6086.)
Examination of a drug product, known as Parker's stock powder, from the 
shipment herein described showed that the article would not produce certain 
•curative and therapeutic effects claimed for it in the circular shipped with 
the article.
On April 27, 1932. the United States attorney for the Western District of 
Missouri, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
District Court of the United States for the district aforesaid a libel praying 
seizure and condemnation of 16 sacks of Parker's stock powder,  remaining
in the original unbroken packages at St. Joseph, Mo., alleging that the article 
had been shipped by the Parker Homestead Co., Shenandoah, Iowa, on or about 
February 5, 1932, and had been transported from the State of Iowa into the- 
State of Missouri, and charging misbranding in violation of the food and drugs- 
act as amended.
Analysis of a sample of the article by this department showed that it con- 
sisted essentially of sodium sulphate with small proportions of sodium bicar- 
bonate, sulphur, sodium thiosulphate, charcoal, and chenopodium.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the follow- 
ing statements regarding the curative or therapeutic effects of the article, were- 
false and fraudulent, since the said article contained no ingredient or com- 
bination of ingredients capable of producing the effects claimed: (Circular in 
each sack) " Feeding the powder mixed in grain as a * * * wormer. The 
powder should be fed as a * * * preventive to keep your hogs in good 
shape. That is easier and more profitable than attempting to treat them after 
they get sick. * * * helping prevent loss. * * * Special Directions for 
Necro or Enteritis, Worms, White Scours, Etc. * * * when you are treating 
for worms or other ailments. * * * But in treating for worms or other 
hog troubles it is much better to hand feed the powder to secure accurate 
dosage. Cholera There is no dependable treatment for hogs sick with cholera. 
Prevention is the only safe remedy. Methods of prevention include * * * 
the regular use of a good condition powder to help build up vitality and disease 
resistance. * * * Hog Flu Symptoms—Complete loss of apetite and pros- 
tration of a large number of the herd. Thumping or spasmadic breathing, eyes 
red and swollen or weeping, violent coughing when the hogs are moved. High 
temperatures of 104 to 108 dropping later to around 103. Rapid loss of weight. 
Treatment—Disturb as little as possible, feed very light using powder regularly 
to relieve fever and constipation. * * * While the regular use of powder 
will not prevent flu it will generally help the hogs go thru an attack much 
more quickly and easier and without the usual loss of weight. Worms 
Symptoms—In the case of intestinal worms, the pigs become generally un- 
thrifty, have rough coats of hair and are pot bellied. Impaired digestion and 
irritation of the intestinal lining may lead to scouring, or in some cases consti- 
pation, and interfere with the proper absorption of feed. Infestation of the 
lungs by worms is indicated by a wheezing cough or breathing or may lead to 
bronchitis, causing a deep husky cough. There is no fever as in cholera, flu and 
other diseases. Very often other ailments may be mistaken for worms and the 
herd appear to be wormy when it is fairly free of worms or only a few head 
much affected. This is often true after any disease resulting in much fever. 
The pigs may look pretty bad but will seldom be very wormy following an attack 
of fever. Treatment—Worms must be treated for on an empty stomach, so 
first skip one feed. The next feeding mix one-half dose of Parker's Stock 
Powder with dampened whole oats (not soaked overnight). Do not feed again 
for 12 hours—then give them a full dose of the powder in dampened whole 
oats. Two days later skip one more feed and then follow with another full 
dose of powder fed the same way. * * * In bad cases of worms where 
quicker results are desired thru the use of worm oil or capsules, ft is a good 
plan to give a full dose of Parker's Stock Powder 6 to 8 hours after the worm 
treatment. Necro or Enteritis Symptoms—Appetite good for a while, usually a 
great deal of scouring. Later the appetite is impaired and the pigs become 
very thin and gaunt. Skin is dry and scurfy but there are no red spots on 
the skin as in cholera. Seldom affects hogs of 100 lbs. or over. No fever. 
Post Mortem—Inner lining of the small intestine is inflamed and thickened,, 
with dead patches that are ready to slough off. These lesions are not elevated 
like cholera ulcers and are not confined to any particu ar section of the intes- 
tines. Intestinal ulcers in cholera cases are usually near the place where the 
large and small intestines join. Treatment— * * * Mix in a light dose 
of the powder daily, or even twice a day is better, using one-fourth to one-third 
of the regular dose in each feed. * * * The length of the treatment will 
depend on the time the disease has run before the treatment is started. If" 
started in the early stages a few days may be sufficient. Or if the disease has. 
run for some time it may take as long as a month of steady treatment. * * * 
White Scours in Pigs Symptoms—A pasty gray or slate colored diarrhea in 
young pigs mostly occurring within the first 10 days but sometimes up to six 
weeks old. Later the discharge becomes more watery and has a very disagree- 
able odor.   The pigs show signs of pain, lose appetite, rapidly become thin and
weak and die of exhaustion. Treatment—The cause is some disturbance, 
usually an acid condition in the sow's milk. Give the sow the regular dose of 
powder for brood sows, and if necessary follow this with another dose of 
powder the next day. This treatment should relieve the trouble in 24 to 48 
hours. Thumps Symptoms—A jerking of the diaphragm in young pigs, similar 
to hiccoughs, the flanks drawing in and the chest walls out at each jerk. This 
is caused by overfeeding or lack of exercise and should not be confused with 
thumps in larger hogs caused by cold or flu. Treatment—Feed light with a 
little powder every other day until relieved. * * * Bull Nose—Nectoric 
Rhinitis Symptoms—Lumps or swellings on the head, particularly the snout. 
Repeated sneezing often with a bloody discharge from the nose, poor appetite. 
Treatment— * * * This is generally considered to be caused by the same 
germ that causes Necro or Enteritis, affecting the intestines. The powder 
should be fed the same as in a case of Enteritis until the condition of the pigs 
warrant less frequent doses. Paralysis of the Hind Quarters Symptoms—Most 
common in sows being nursed heavily unless it is caused by improper feeding 
or injuries. At first the only symptom is an unsteady, wobbling walk or slow, 
clumsy turning of the body. Later the hind quarters are dragged. Impaired 
appetite and constipation are common symptoms. Treatment—Feed powder 
regularly to relieve constipation and give a light diet such as ground wheat, 
bran and milk. * * * Rickets Symptoms—General weakness and loss of 
appetite. The pigs begin walking stilted or lame. There is some deformity of 
the legs and later the leg bones become bowed or enlarged, particularly at 
the joints. The pigs lose weight and become severely stunted. Treatment— 
* * * As digestion is always disturbed, in a case of rickets, the powder 
should be fed regularly twice a week until this trouble is relieved. Note We 
want to emphasize again the importance of feeding the powder regularly. 
When there is any failure to get results the most common cause is that too 
little of the powder has been fed or that it has not been used as often as 
directed. Also study the directions as it will not get the best results to use 
the powder once a week as a condition when special treatment is needed as in 
cases of enteritis or worms. * * * Horses— * * * In ease of colic 
mix a pint of powder in a quart of hot water and drench. * * * If the 
first dose is not sufficient repeat in one hour."
On June 10, 1932, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgment 
was entered finding the product misbranded and ordering that it be destroyed 
by the United States marshal.
ABTHTJB M. HYDE, Secretary of Agriculture.