School: Athea (B.) (roll number 15685)
- Location:
- Athea, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Patrick McCarthy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0485, Page 238
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- Bolg:- (1) If the animal is seen in time put a lump of mud in its mouth to prevent it from chewing its tongue.
(2) Put a rope around the animals belly and tie to the rafters of the cow - shed for some time.Scour:- (1) Boil new milk and give it to the animal daily.Ring worm:-
(1) Put a coating of car-grease on the sore.
(2) If a woman noticed it first she hit it with her apron nine times across the loins.Murrain:-
Give the animal stagnant bog - water.(continues on next page)
