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THE VETERINARY SCIENCE 



Disinfect the hind quarters of all cows that have aborted 

 by washing with the same corrosive sublimate solution once 

 a day until any discharge from the vulva has ceased. Sprinkle 

 lime upon the droppings. 



Treat the pregnant cows by way of prevention by giving 

 a tablespoonful of hyposulphite of soda once a day either in 

 a drench or bran mash. 



Should a cow abort in the pasture the greatest care must 

 be exercised. Burn everything discharged from the womb 

 on the spot and scatter lime freely on the ground in the 

 immediate vicinity. 



III. — DIFFICULTIES DURING DELIVERY. 



5. Deformities, etc. 



These are very similar to those of the mare, and the prin- 

 ciples laid down and fully explained in Part II. should be 

 adhered to. 



When the calf is coming front first always bring the 

 head and legs together. Should the rear end come first do 

 not attempt to turn it but bring the hind feet first. 



Do not be too eager to use hooks. Small ropes are bet- 

 ter and there is less danger of tearing the womb. 



Fig. 63. —Calving — Appearance of the Water Bag. 



When necessary to do any cutting it is best to get an 

 experienced hand, as the parts of the calf have to be skinned 

 inside, commencing at the legs and skinning to the shoulder 



