SOME ACCIDENTS OF PREGNANCY. 53, 



however, after reduction, the Cow gave birth to a 

 foetus in a state of decomposition. Her pregnant 

 condition was not suspected, and was not ascertained, 

 on account of the callous and constricted state of the 

 cervix, which rendered exploration of the uterus an 

 impossibility. The Cow seemed to make a satisfactory 

 recovery. 



The prolapse may be first observed only when the 

 animal is in the recumbent position, and may or may 

 not disappear when she rises to her feet, depending 

 upon the volume of the tumor. Should the condition 

 have been in- existence for some time, infiltration and. 

 inflammation will most likely have taken place, the 

 color passing through a dark red to a dark brown, due 

 to exposure and strangulation of the vessels. 



Prolapse of the uterus may follow, which makes the 

 condition much more serious, and the reduction more 

 difificult. 



Treatment. — In some cases^ the vaginal tumor 

 disappears after calving, without any interference being 

 necessary. If treatment be required, the method of 

 procedure will depend upon the condition of the: 

 everted organ. Elevation of the hind quarters ; a rope 

 or surcingle passed round the chest and tightened, 

 to try to prevent straining. The dietary should be 

 carefully attended to, and should be nutritious, but not 

 bulky, and the bowels should be regulated. Should 

 the prolapse be in a more advanced stage, with partial 

 protrusion of the womb, return of the organ must be 

 attempted, and the measures to be adopted, being on 

 the same general plan as for inversion of the uterus,. 



