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from the vulva. It should not be removed immediately after 

 birth of the young animal, as it may come away of its own accord 

 in the course of twenty-four hours. 



Savan, laurel, anise seed, soda carbonate, etc., have been 

 recommended, but their efficacy, to say the least, is doubtful. 

 To remove them the surgeon must oil his arm and carefully 

 manipulate the attachment of the envelops from the uterus, and 

 remove them by breaking the attachments with the fingers. The 

 membranes should never be pulled away. Where this is done 

 the animal dies from its effects. 



