322 Diseases of Cattle. 



2. Make the examinations while the cow is standing, and 

 between the pains. 



3. In pulling at the feet, enclose the claws in the hollow of 



the palm, so that they will not tear the delicate coats of the 



womb. 



FLOODING. 



Sometimes after a natural birth which has been rapid, and 

 often after an abortion which has been brought on by vio- 

 lence, there is a severe attack of "flooding,^' or bleeding from 

 the womb. It may escape from the vagina, or it may be in- 

 dicated by paleness of the mouth and nose, weak pulse, great 

 weakness and coldness of the surface, and the womb be found 

 to be filled with clotted blood. 



Treatment. — The hand should be introduced into the 

 womb, the clots and any remaining portion of the afterbirth 

 seized and extracted, and a sponge dipped in hot vinegar 

 and water, or very hot or very cold water alone, be wrung 

 out in the uterus. A full dose of fresh ergot of rye, one to 

 two ounces, should be given without delay. 



If these measures fail, a piece of ice the size of a .walnut 

 should be carried into the womb and left there ; or a tea- 

 spoonful of powdered alum should be stirred in a teacupful 

 of milk, and a spongeful of this be squeezed out in the 

 womb. Internally, Prof. Gamgee, recommends for either the 

 mare or cow — 



No. 363. Compound tincture of cinnamon, 3 oz. 



Dilute sulphuric acid, 5 oz. 



Mix and give two tablespoonfuls for a dose every one or two hours, in 

 a quart of water. 



