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BREEDING OF 



hind, should begin to return the organ to the abdomi- 

 nal cavity by pushing carefully the parts nearest the 

 vulva, and gradually working more and more back into 

 the cavity until the whole of the uterus has been re- 

 turned. The animal will strain considerably at times 

 while this is going on, and it will be necessary for the 

 operator to use continuous pressure to prevent the ute- 



7. Delwart's truss applied. 



Fig. 6 Loop of 

 rop^ tu form Del- 

 war fa truss. 



rus from returning again to the outside. But it can be 

 accomplished successfully if the operator uses patience 

 and does not for a moment relax his vigilance. After 

 the return there is sometimes considerable straining, 

 and it may be necessary to keep in close proximity for 



