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VETERINARY OBSTETRICS. 



hind-quarters of the parent, cord any part of the hind- 

 limbs that can be got at, as near the foot as possible^, 

 and try to push the foetus into the uterus ; then grasp^ 

 the hoof, if it can be reached, in the hollow of the 

 hand, and, powerfully flexing all the joints above, try 

 to get the foot into the passage ; do the same with 

 the other. If - the Cow is down, and cannot rise, 

 try to elevate her quarters, by a rope passed over 



Fig. 28. 

 Hock Presentation : Hock Corded. 



a pulley, and proceed as if standing. If the foetus be- 

 dead, divide the tendons, just above the hock, when^ 

 delivery will be more easily effected. If the foetus is. 

 still alive, and these methods have failed, pass a cord, 

 round the limbs, at the hocks, and one round the body, 

 then apply traction, when delivery may be accom- 

 plished. If this fails, disarticulate the limbs at the: 

 hocks, when delivery will be more easily brought about.. 



