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less. If not relieved, the prolapsed part sloughs 

 off in time. 



Treatment. — The preventive measures consist 

 in correcting at the proper time such disorders as 

 may cause the disease. 



When the pig is constipated, as is usually the 

 case, it should be given a laxative and fed a 

 sloppy diet. The rectal mucous membrane should 

 be bathed with warm water until cleaned, and the 

 irritation relieved before replacing it. If badly 

 swollen and inflamed, an astringent wash (a five 

 per cent, water solution of powdered alum) should 

 be used. It can then be returned by pressing it 

 within the anal opening with the fingers. If 

 necessary, a stitch can be taken across the aAal 

 opening to retain the prolapsed part. In case 

 the tissues show indication of sloughing, they 

 should be cut off and the cut edge of the mucous 

 membrane sutured to the margin of the anus. 



