Chapter XX. 



F^LttTTJTZTJEZbTT DISEASES. 



Flooding — Inversion of the Utbkus : — Dr. Meter's Treatment — Original 

 and Successful Treatment by Dr. McBeth — Metritis, or Inflammation 

 of the Uterus — Metro - Peritonitis, or Puerperal Fever — Parturient 

 Apoplexy, or Milk Fever. 



FLOODING. 



THIS may sometimes occur after a natural but rapid or difficult 

 delivery. Vaginal hemorrhage is generally not serious. The 

 blood is bright scarlet, showing that it comes from an artery. It 

 can usually be checked by injections of cold water. Uterine hemor- 

 rhage may be of a serious nature. It may be caused by injury to 

 the womb, inflicted during the extraction of the calf, or when taking 

 away the after-birth. It most commonly follows protracted labor or 

 abortion. If injections of cold water do not check it, give two 

 ounces of fresh ergot of rye. A piece of ice the size of a walnut may 

 be placed in the womb and left there. Prof. Gamgee recommends, 

 to be given internally, — ' 



Compound tincture of cinnamon 8 oz. 



Diluted sulphuric acid 5 oz. 



Give two tablespoonfuls in a quart of water every hour or two. 



INVERSION OF THE UTERUS. 



This is not fatal in the 

 cow, and seldom occurs in 

 the mare, in which, as a 

 rule, it is fatal. The posi- 

 tion of the cow in this ail- 

 ment is shown in Fig. 1090. 



Treatment: — Dr. C. A. 

 Meyer, of New York, gives 

 the following : — Fia. 1090.— Inversion of the Uterus. 



"Prepare a stall in such a way that the animal stands about One foot higher be- 

 hind than in front The protruding uterus should then be bathed with water as hot 

 as the hand can bear, for about fifteen minutes. Have your truss prepared. Del- 

 wart's (see Fig. 1091, page 18S) is the most simple, and the one I generally use. 



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