The holly and the ringworm - more than an old wives' tale?

The festive season was in full swing in the weanling shed in Ballylanders, with fresh branches of Holly hanging from the roof, writes farm vet Hazell Mullins.

Holly boughs tied up in the cow shed on Hazell's farm.

While I was out testing in Ballylanders last week, the festive season was in full swing in the weanling shed, with fresh branches of Holly hanging from the roof.

I was reminded of Professor Michael Doherty’s speech on Irish Farming Folklore at the Cell Check awards in Naas and how the holly bush was used for Ringworm prevention.