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Contagious abortion, however, does appear in 

 flocks. Whether it is related to the same trouble 

 among cows is not known, but is doubtless of the 

 same nature, infectious, and should be so treated. 

 Individuals not affected should be removed to a 

 clean stable and every precaution taken to prevent 

 the spread of the infection to them. Ewes so 

 affected should not be bred again, and there is great 

 danger that the ram used with the flock is infected. 

 He should certainly be used with only a few ewes the 

 first year as a test. 



Eversion of uterus, casting vnthers. — This is a 

 displacement of the womb with protrusion of the 

 neck. It is due to a weakness of the sustaining 

 ligaments. It usually precedes yeaning, but may 

 persist afterwards. Treatment is necessary or the 

 sufferer will sooner or later die. If the animal is in 

 proper condition and not too far advanced in preg- 

 nancy, she may be slaughtered. As a temporary 

 relief, the protruding parts should be thoroughly 

 cleansed with a mild solution of alum water and 

 replaced. To do this, cover the compressed fingers 

 with a clean, soft cloth and press gently but firmly 

 upon the protruding organ. It is helpful to lay the 

 ewe upon her back and elevate the hind parts. The 

 organ is easily returned, but not so easily retained in 

 place. To prevent the ewe from expelling it again, 

 place her in a narrow stall with hind feet much 

 elevated. Tying a cord tightly about the flank and 



