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the protruded part is purple, amputate it and stitch the 

 edges. Soft food. Opium if necessary. 



Volvulus (twist of an intestine) sometimes follows colic. 

 Open abdomen on the right side and operate on the in- 

 testine, if slaughter is not desirable. 



Intussusception (entrance of one bowel within an- 

 other) also follows colic. Rare. Operate as above. 



Rupture (hernia) is about the same in the ox as in 

 the horse. In serious cases fatten and slaughter. (For 

 description and treatment, see pages 58, 59.) 



