Chapter IX. 

 DISEASES OF FCETUS, 



Abdominal Ascites. 



This Is rather common in large herds of cattle, and 

 is believed to be due to some injury to the foetus 

 z'n utero. The abdomen of the fcetus is considerably 

 distended with fluid, and the foetus is often dead. 

 Before delivery can be effected in this case, the 



Fig. 38. 

 Anasarcous Fcetal Calf. 



abdominal wall (of the fcetus) must be punctured, and,, 

 if this is not possible, puncture through the chest with 

 a long trocar and canula designed for the purpose. 



Anasarca. 



This is not so common. The foetus is always dead. 



It may be fully developed, but a collection of fluid has 



taken place in the subcutaneous cellular tissue! If it 



interferes with delivery, the skin inust be freely 



incised, to aiUow the fluid to esca,pe. 



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