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sage, the head placed in the proper position, 

 and the ropes changed if necessary, and all 

 three cords drawn gently, until the calf is ex- 

 tracted; considerable force is sometimes needed, 

 but should all be done gently, with an increase 

 of drawing, until the job is completed. By 

 studying these cases, the operator wdll be able 

 to accomplish his object. In all cases of false 

 presentations, although great force must some- 

 times be used. 



The uterus, or calf bed is sometimes protrud- 

 ed and inverted. The case is not desperate. 

 The part must be cleansed from blood and dirt, 

 and supported by a sheet, then the operator be- 

 ginning at the very bottom of the womb, re- 

 turning gradually, and with great care, and 

 patience. The animal should be bled before 

 this is attempted, and the application of cold wa- 

 ter should be used for some time; this will con- 

 tract the womb, and render its return more easy. 

 A stick or couple should be passed through the 

 lips of the shape; in order to prevent its return, 

 and give the following medicines a feAv times : 

 Take laudanum 1 oz., sweet spirits of nitre 2 oz., 

 give in a pint of warm gruel. The protrusion 



