INVERSION OF THE UTERUS— JAUNDICE 



Inversion of the Uterus occasionally, but not often, 

 succeeds foaling, and if the womb is not replaced in its proper 

 position and kept there the results are likely to be very 

 serious. The replacement is a most delicate task, as not 

 merely is there often a good deal of pain in connection with 

 it, but if carelessly or unskilfully conducted the womb may 

 be injured, with grave consequences, hence the unwisdom 

 of entrusting the duty to a layman. Whilst assistance is 

 being procured the mare will often become very weak, and 

 if so a couple of wineglasses of spirits may be given her mixed 

 in water, and if she lies down and struggles it may be 

 necessary to administer an opiate to soothe her. In event 

 of an attempt being made to replace the womb it will be 

 necessary to get her on her legs if possible, or at all events 

 to raise her behind by placing straw beneath her. The pro- 

 truding womb should be well washed in cold milk and water — 

 it may be necessary to put hobbles on the mare, and a twitch 

 should always be used — and then raised on a damp sheet 

 to the proper level, when it may be gently pressed up the 

 passage. The greatest skill and care must be exercised in 

 doing so, and if the mare struggles, as she generally will, the 

 attempt must be temporarily suspended until she quietens 

 down. (See Brood Maj'C, Foaling.) 



Iris. — The dark-coloured portion of the eye, in the centre 

 of which is the still darker spot known as the pupil. (See 

 Eyes, Pupil.) 



Jaundice. — A very common cause of jaundice is a chill 

 which settles on the liver, but in any case it consists of some 

 obstruction to the passing of bile from that organ. 



Symptoms. — The gums and linings of the eyes change in 

 colour from red to yellow, the dung is almost white and 

 smells badly, as does the breath, and the horse becomes 



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