670 THE DISEASES AND DISOEDERS OF THE OX. 



In cases of inversion of the urino-genital organs, the vete- 

 rinarian should be sent for without delay. 



INVERSION OF THE BLADDER 

 is not a very frequent occurrence in the cow, and is usually of a 

 fatal character. The inverted bladder has the appearance of a 

 tumour. On each side of it will be seen the termination of the 

 ureters or canals which convey the urine from the kidneys to 

 the bladder. From them the urine will be seen continually 

 escaping. If the animal be seen at an early stage of this 

 disorder, the bladder may be returned without much diffi- 

 culty ; but if it is impossible to return it, the auimal should be 

 slaughtered. 



INVERSION OF THE VAGINA. 



Inversion of the vagina generally occurs in debilitated animals 

 and before parturition. The parts should be bathed with cold 

 water ; the inverted portion should then be carefully returned, 

 and the truss applied and kept on the cow for the remaining 

 time before parturition. A plentiful supply of food may be 

 given. 



INVERSION OF THE UTERUS. 

 Inversion of the uterus is very commonly met with in the 

 cow. It is well to apply a truss to the cow immediately. 

 It is necessary first to cleanse the organ well by removing 

 all particles of dung, straw^ &c., and then to carefully detach 

 the after-birth. Then the uterus should be lifted into a clean 

 cloth, and supported by a man on each side. Next, gentle and 

 increasing pressure should be applied to the neck of the 

 uterus, and then the fist should be applied to the fundus or 

 lower part. If it is impossible to return the uterus when the 

 cow remains standing, the operation may be greatly facilitated 

 by turning the cow upon her back, and elevating the hind parts 

 by means of pulleys. This position prevents any expulsive 

 efforts on the part of the cow. A dose of opium may be given 

 by the veterinarian after the organ has been returned, and a 

 truss may at once be applied. The cow should be placed in 

 Buch a position that her heels may be raised higher than her 



