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felt, the legs being turned under, it is rather a difficult case. 

 Delivery can be accomplished, however, by pressing the 

 hind quarters of the foal upward and toward the front of the 

 womb. Slip the hand down and take hold of a foot of one 

 hind leg. Pull upward and backward until the leg is brought 

 out into the passage. Bring the other leg out in the same 

 manner. After this is done the difficulty is practically over. 



11. Deformities. 



Deformities or freaks of nature are sometimes met with, 

 but as these are so varied and unlike each other it is 

 impossible to lay down any special method of procedure. The 

 operator must, after making a thorough examination, act 

 upon his own judgment and apply as nearly as is deemed 

 advisable the plans laid down in the previous sections. 



12. Twins. 



If twins are suspected make a thorough examination. 

 Bring the foal nearest the rear, first. Care must be taken 

 not to pull upon a leg of each foal. The second usually 

 comes easily. In any case where it is necessary to force the 

 foal back into the womb, it is much easier accomplished 

 when the mare's hindquarters are raised. This may be done 

 by allowing the hind feet to rest upon boards or some manure. 



Avoid so far as possible the using of hooks, knives, etc., 

 as there is always danger of injury to the womb. Use the 

 hands and pieces of fine rope as much as possible. It is 

 wise, however, to always have good instruments on hand 

 should their use be absolutely necessary. 



III. — Difficulties, Diseases, Etc., That Follow Foaling. 



It is too often the case that many consider the danger 

 over as soon as the mare is delivered. The mother as well as 

 the colt, however, are both in a weakened condition, and each 

 at this time should receive the best of care until the system 

 has so regained strength as to be able to perform its func- 

 tions naturally. 



13. Cleaning, Placenta or After-Birth. 



Sometimes the placenta does not come away properly. 

 Part remains attached to the inside of the womb and p*»rt 

 hang's out behind. 



