DISEASES OF THE GENERATIVE ORGANS 



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the lips of the vulva. The vagina should be injected 

 once a day for a few days with an astringent or dis- 

 infectant wash in order to relieve the irritated condi- 

 tion of the mucous membrane. The stitches are re- 



FIG. 7— BLACK OR PIGMENTARY TUMORS FROM SOW'S UDDER 



moved as soon as further danger from inversion is 

 over. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE UDDER— GARGET 



Causes. — Inflammation of the udder commonly 

 occurs in heavy milkers, and is caused by all of the 

 milk not being removed. Frequently, it occurs as a 

 result of the milk acciimulating in the udder when 

 the sow has lost a part of her litter. Other causes 



