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when the uterus lias firmly contracted, as it may lead to 

 rupture. 



Treatment. — Wherever reposition by hand is possible, it 

 should first be done. The cow's hindquarters are raised or she 

 is made to get up ; in consequence of this the calf descends. 

 The hand is pushed between the fore legs and downward into 

 the mouth of the calf, the thumb is placed on top of the nose 

 and three fingers into the mouth. By drawing the arm to- 

 ward the operator, one often succeeds in raising the head and 

 placing it upon the fore legs ; this manipulation is greatly 



Fig. 41. — Downward Deviation of Head, between fore legs. 



assisted when an assistant repels the calf by the fore legs. 

 Should this method fail, a noose is placed around the lower 

 Jaw, pulling on it with one hand, while the other repels the 

 calf. The hand which effects this may seize the inferior 

 maxilla as soon as it is raised some, and draw it into the par- 

 turient passage. 



"When all these attempts are without success, the cow is 

 put on her back, at the same time raising the hindquarters. 

 Now the head is more accessible. After repelling the calf, the 



