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often advanced as a cause of sterility, but in most cases is over- 

 estimated. 



Name three pathological conditions of the ovary which may cause 

 sterility. 

 Tuberculosis, timiors, and cystic degeneration. 



Diseases of the New-born 



Name four infectious diseases of the new-born and four non-infectious. 

 Infectious : Omphalophlebitis, tetanus neonatorum, white scours, 

 septic pleuropneumonia. 



Non-infectious: Asphyxia, umbilic hemorrhage, umbilical her- 

 nia, retention of meconium. 



Name three diseases of the new-bom and give the treatment of each. 



See answers to succeeding questions. 



Give method of treatment for the resuscitation of an asphyxiated new- 

 born colt. 

 Apply traction and relaxation alternately upon the tongue ; sus- 

 pend animal by hind legs to dislodge mucus; induce artificial 

 respiration by alternately compressing and relaxing the chest; 

 alternating electric current may be used if at baud. 



Give the causes and the treatment of diarrhoea in the new-bom. 



Causes: Overfeeding, improper food, milk from overheated or 

 exhausted mothers, unsanitary feeding utensils, and infection. In- 

 fectious diarrhoea ("white scours"), a specific disease, is due to 

 infection of the navel. 



Treatment: Allow young to nurse frequently. If artificially 

 fed, sterilize feeding utensils and give food of unquestionable qual- 

 ity as regards bacterial content, etc. Give a mild, soothing cathar- 

 tic, such as castor oil, and follow, if necessary, with small repeated 

 doses of bismuth subnitrate. Lime water and milk in the proportion 

 of 1 : 4 is an excellent diet for artificially-fed animals. Qean, sani- 

 tary quarters should be provided. "White scours," due to navel 

 infection, requires local antiseptic treatment in addition to the 

 above. 



Give the causes of umbilic infection. 



The cord may be infected in its passage through the vulvo- 

 vaginal canal, or later the stump of the ruptured cord may come in 

 contact with the earth, soiled bedding, urine, etc. 



