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nant, and, if so, if the fetus is alive or dead. In 

 some instances, this is a very puzzling question. 



In situations where the soil is highly impreg- 

 nated with limestone or other mineral salts, one 

 should always guard against the mistake of look- 

 ing for a vaginal or fetid discharge in case of a 

 dead fetus. Mummifications are often present 

 under such conditions, with not a single external 

 symptom visible. 



When a ewe has a fetus die within her, and 

 barely pulls through the ordeal with her life, it is 

 a good plan to advise fattening for the market. 

 Adhesions often prevent future normal parturi- 

 tion. 



In cases of putrid fetuses in the uterus, flushing 

 out with strong antiseptics and deodorants, and 

 a small capsule containing twenty grains of potas- 

 sium permanganate and several drams of boric 

 acid may be introduced into the uterus with ad- 

 vantage. 



The udder should be attended to, for a violent 

 mammitis, commonly known as "blue bag," may 

 take place. Milk out the udder and apply bella- 

 donna ointment. 



5. Displacement of the Uterus. 



The common term for this ailment is "down- 

 fall of the lamb-bed, " which includes all the ail- 

 ments of the womb from the layman's standpoint. 



Three serious conditions may affect the uterus: 



(a) Hernia or rupture of the prepubian tendon, 



(b) Torsion or twist of the uterus when preg- 

 nant. Fairly common in the ewe. 



