450 THE MANAGEMENT AND EEEUING OF CATTLE 



a weak solution of carbolic acid, using two teaspoonfuls 

 to a quart of water. When the eversion has continued 

 until the cow persists in lying down, the difficulty of 

 treatment is greatly increased. Only a veterinary sur- 

 geon should undertake the work of amputation, which is 

 often fatal. 



In some instances the uterus is kept in place when 

 returned by keeping the rear part of the stall elevated 

 as described above. In other instances four or five 

 stitches are inserted through the lips of the vulva. The 

 method that seems to be most in favor is that which 

 holds it in place by means of a rope truss, which covers 

 the vagina and is held in position by attached cords or 

 ropes that are fastened to a surcingle, which passes 

 around the body behind the shoulder. When the strain- 

 ing ceases, the truss may be removed. Ounce doses of 

 laudanum may be given every two or three hours, if 

 necessary, to lessen the straining. 



Cows which have once everted the womb are very 

 prone to do so again. When, therefore, their value is 

 not superior, the wisdom of disposing of them for meat 

 in due time should be considered. 



Hoven, or bloat, in cattle. — Hoven, or bloat, is the 

 distention of the stomach or paunch resulting from an 

 abnormal accumulation of gas. In all instances, except 

 when it results from choking, it is the outcome of dis- 

 turbed digestion. It is more commonly caused by a 

 sudden change from dry food to succulent pasture. 

 While it may he produced by various kinds of pasture, 

 it is more commonly the outcome of grazing cattle on 

 succulent clover, alfalfa, or rape. It may result from 

 the consumption of considerable quantities of succulent 

 food when frozen, as field roots or pumpkins. In less 

 severe forms it is produced by indigestion that may 

 result from various other causes, as, for instance, simple 

 impaction, or it may be produced by choking. 



