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The amputation was made by performing laparotomy in 

 the middle flank region upon the corresponding side, as far 

 posterior as possible. The cystic cornu and the correspond- 

 ing ovary were removed. Recovery from the operation was 

 prompt and uneventful. This is probably the only effective 

 way to handle the malady. 



Fig. 165— Atresia of Uterine Horn at Base, with Cystic Distension. 

 Vagina, cervix, and left uterine horn laid open. Top of right cystic horn 



laid open, showing the floor of the cyst. Viewed from right side 



/, Cervix ; 2, left horn laid open ; j, cystic base of right horn at point of 



atresia ; 4, apex of cystic right horn, partly separated from ; by 



a transverse septum ; 5, corpus luteum in right ovary. 



(2) Pyometra also occurs in the heifer because of imper- 

 forate hymen. I have seen a two-year-old heifer suffering 

 greatly from genital trouble which was causing severe 

 straining. There was marked emaciation and general ill 

 health. During the severe expulsive efforts a portion of 

 the genital system protruded between the lips of the vulva. 

 Upon clinical examination it was found that the vulva was 



