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causes are unknown. The condition is said to be 

 oftenest observed in light, or roan-colored heifers, and 

 most common where in-breeding is allowed. 



Treatment. — Remove the cyst and its contents, and 

 wash out the uterus with antiseptic and astringent 

 solutions. 



Hydrops Uteri. 



In this case, the animal is supposed to be pregnant, 

 but, on examination, fluid instead of a foetus is found. 

 It is due to some disease of the walls of the uterus, and 

 when the fluid is allowed to escape, it may, or may not, 

 be again secreted. 



Remove any diseased product that may be found 

 attached to the walls of the uterus, and wash the cavity 

 out daily with antiseptics and astringents. The dietary 

 should be easily digestible^ and nutritious, and a 

 course of vegetable and mineral tonics should be 

 administered. 



