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CHAPTER XXIV. 



ORGANS OF GENERATION IN THE MARE AND COW. 



The organs of generation of the mare and cow 

 are the vulva, vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and 

 ovaries. The external part is called the vulva or 

 "shape." This is the opening into the canal called 

 the vagina. Immediately inside of this opening 

 and on its lower part is a body called the "clitoris ;" 

 it is endowed with great sensibility and acj;s as an 

 exciter of the* generative system. The vagina is a 

 musclu-membranous canal leading from the vulva 

 to the uterus or womb. Its walls are thin, but are 

 capable of great distension at the time of giving 

 birth to the young creature. On the floor of the 

 vagina and about four inches from the external 

 opening is an orifice leading into the bladder. 

 This opening is guarded by a fold or flap of mem- 

 brane which can be easily lifted up with the finger; 

 this opening is called the meatus urinarius. 



The uterus or womb consists of a body, neck, and 

 two horns. These horns are connected with the 

 fallopian tubes, which lead to the ovaries. The 

 neck and mouth of the womb extend a few inches 

 into the vagina, which can be easily felt by passing 

 the hand through the vagina. It is cone-shaped 

 and somewhat hard to the touch. There is a small 

 indentation on its end which can be opened with 



