292 THE DISEASES OF CATTLE. 



Inversion of the Vagina usually occurs iu the de- 

 bilitated and before birth. Bathe with cold water, re- 

 turn part, and use truss till birth-time. Good food. 



Inversion of the Uterus is common. Cleanse of 

 dung, straw, &c, and then detach the afterbirth. Place 

 on clean cloth, with a man supporting on each side. 

 Gentle and increasing pressure on neck of uterus ■ then 

 apply fist to lower part. 



Fig. 134. Truss for Inversion of Uterus (prolapsus uteri). 



It may be necessary to cast and place cow on back, the 

 hind parts being somewhat elevated with straw. After 

 return, apply a truss. Give opium if required. In some 

 cases it may be necessary to ligature the neck of the 

 uterus and cut off the remainder. This operation — am- 

 putation of the uterus — is of somewhat common occur- 

 rence. 



Dropsy of the Uterus is not uncommon. The cow 

 looks as if in calf, so distended is the womb with water. 

 The closed mouth of the uterus may be dilated with the 

 finger. 



