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most common of these, with simple directions for relief in each 

 case. In more serious cases a veterinarian should, be summoned 

 at once. 



1. One or Both Fore Feet Presented. — Effort must be 

 directed toward bringing the head into proper position. Push the 

 feet back until the head can be reached, then bring the.head between 

 the fore feet. No further aid will probably be needed. Prompt 

 action between the pains is called for. 



2. Head Alone, or Head and One Foot Presented.— 

 Secure the protruding member, then push the calf back, and search 

 for the feet. When the knee is found, bend the whole limb"by raising 

 it. Bring forward one leg at a time. 



3. Head Alone Presented, Both Fore Legs Being 

 Stretched Backward. — Exploration is difficult. Put the halter 

 on the head, find one limb, bring it into the genital, canal, and 

 secure it ; then do the same with the other limb. 



4. Fore Feet Presented, Head Turned Backward.— If 

 the head is turned back upon the shoulder, or under the brisket, 

 adjustment is tolerably easy. If the neck is doubled, and the head 

 wedged in the canal so that return is impossible, the fetus is prob- 

 ably dead, and the hook must be used. 



5. Hind Feet Presented. — This is an unfavorable position, 

 but delivery is not necessarily difficult. Facilitate delivery as much 

 as is prudent, for delay is dangerous to the calf and exhausting to 

 the mother. 



6. Tail Presented. — This may, indicate one of two positions : 

 (1.) The back is up, the breech presented, and the feet bent under the 

 abdomen. This is one of the most,difficult forms met with, and suc- 

 cessful delivery, is not always accomplished. Place a noose upon 

 the hocks, and also upon the feet. Raise the cow behind as much as 

 possible, push back the fetus and draw up the legs. (2.) The belly is 

 up, the feet pressing against the loins. If the fore limbs and the 

 head can be reached, it will be advisable to turn the fetus into the 

 natural presentation. If this cannot be done, the hind legs must be 

 bent, one at a time, and drawn into the vagina, and delivery 

 attempted by means of traction. 



Before attempting to turn the fetus, its exact position should 

 always be carefully determined. Prompt and energetic action is 

 often called for, but no harsh usage or undue force should ever be 

 permitted, as it may cause inflammation of the uterus. 



The cord used should be a piece of soft rope about as large as 

 the little finger, and ten or twelve feet long. The hook may be a 



