102 THE VETERINARIAN 



foetus is not normally presented, as that just described. 

 Their feet may be presented in a normal manner, but 

 the head and neck twisted back or to one side, or the 

 head and one fore foot may be presented normally, while 

 the other fore foot is doubled back, or there may be a 

 breech presentation as the rump of a foetus with both 

 hind feet thrown close to its body. This is a very diffi- 

 cult presentation, especially if in a young animal. A 

 foetus abnormally presented requires good judgment 

 and cleanliness, also lubrication of the walls of the womb 

 with unsalted Lard, Cotton or Sweet Oil. Endeavor to 

 place the foetus in as near a normal position as possi- 

 ble before any force is used in its delivery, although 

 where both hind feet are presented, it is advisable to re- 

 move it in this position. The hands and ropes should be 

 clean and washed with a ^ve per cent solution of Carbolic 

 Acid. It is not only dangerous to the animal, but to the 

 operator as well, if proper antiseptic precautions are not 

 practiced. 



Space does not permit me going into details on various 

 foetal presentations nor does it permit me to explain the 

 exact methods or operations I would use in each par- 

 ticular case. Nevertheless, good judgment and cleanli- 

 ness are important. Do not hurry. Take your time, and 

 you will be successful in most cases. 



When the foetus is removed, and the afterbirth does 

 not come away within twelve or eighteen hours, remove 

 it. (See Retention of Afterbirth, which will describe its 

 means of attachment and its removal.) 



CASTING THE WITHERS 



(Eversion of the Womb) 

 Cause: Failure of the womb to contract after Calv- 

 ing. If the womb contracts naturally and the afterbirth 

 expelled, the cavity of the womb is nearly closed and 

 the neck of the womb becomes so narrow that the hand 

 cannot be inserted. When the womb fails to contract, 



