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some gentle purgative ; inject into the horn strong vinegar and cam. 

 phorated spirits of salt and vinegar : this will cleanse the horn and 

 effect a cure. Sawing off the horn is sometimes performed, but the 

 above receipt is preferable. 



209. Vermin on cattle. It is found that a strong decoction of 

 tobacco washed over a beast infected with vermin will generally 

 drive them away. It sometimes will make the beast very sick for 

 a short time. But a better remedy is to mix a plenty of strong 

 Scotch snuff" in train oil, and rub the back and neck of the creature 

 with it ; which will effectually kill or drive away all vermin from 

 a quadruped. 



Salt — Let it be remembered, when given to animals, enables the 

 farmer to increase his live stock and keep them in health ; hence it 

 ought freely to be given to sheep and cattle of every description ; 

 but, to imitate nature, it should be previously dissolved and then 

 mixed with pure fine clay in a mass, which is to be placed under a 

 shelter so that the animals may lap it at pleasure. 



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