112 SPECIAL CATTLE THERAPY 



moment when the cow relaxes from each strain, is the 

 time to accomplish something. 



This I have found the best and safest method for in- 

 verting an everted uterus. I have tried other meth- 

 ods, such as have been recommended from time to 

 time by various writers, but find this the best. 



If one fails to get the cow^ on her feet he is com- 

 pelled to accomplish his object in a very awkward and 

 tiresome position, and usually to complete the reposi- 

 tion, must lie flat. Besides, the resistance to inversion 

 is greater in the recumbent position. In the stand- 

 ing position the last portion of the mass literally falls 

 into place. 



In some cases matters are expedited considerably 

 by smearing the vulva and its surroundings thickly 

 with vaseline. 



When inversion has been accomplished nothing in 

 the line of a retaining appliance is necessary if the cow 

 is standing up at the time. Straining after reposition 

 is usually due to ^' kinks," and will not occur if the 

 cow is standing at the time of the replacement. If 

 the cow is down at the time of replacement it is a 

 difficult matter to properly straighten these ''kinks" 

 and straining usually occurs. 



Even in the latter cases I use no retaining appli- 

 ances. I make ever effort to get the cow on her feet 

 as soon as the organ is in place and then have her 

 placed with the hindquarters raised. 



Sutures through the vulva, rope trusses and other 

 appliances have little value. I never use them. AVhen 

 a cow strains after I have replaced the mass I know 

 that there is still a portion of it being pinched by a 

 partial inversion. If it cannot be reached wdth the 

 hand and forced into normal position the best plan 

 is to pump the cavity full of warm antiseptic solution. 



