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The inflammatory exudation is dark coloured and abun- 

 dant. 



That which is effused into the uterine cavity causes great 

 irritation and straining, and is discharged through the 

 vagina. 



Examined microscopically, the discharge is found to consist 

 of blood globules, pus, and much granular matter inter- 

 mixed with shreds of lymph. 



Treatment. — In the first place it is essential that the 

 uterus and vagina be washed out by injections of Condy's 

 fluid, carbolic acid, or hypo-sulphite of sodium, very largely 

 diluted with warm water. 



This is necessary in order to prevent the further absorp- 

 tion of septic matter. 



The strength of the animal should be supported by the 

 internal administration of alcoholic and other stimulants. 



If the temperature be very high, salicylate of sodium or 

 quinine should be given in addition. 



The abdominal pain may be relieved by opium, and hot 

 fomentations to the loins and abdominal walls. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE OVARIES, 

 OVARITIS, OOPHORITIS. 



Inflammation of the ovaries is very rarely met with in 

 the equine species, and consequently very little is known 

 of this disease. 



Acute ovaritis, according to Percivall, appears to give 

 pretty much rise to the same symptoms as denote peri- 

 tonitis and metritis. 



Chronic ovaritis is not marked by any appreciable 

 symptoms, but lays the foundation for tumours of con- 



