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VETERINARY OBSTETRICS. 

 Hernia of the Uterus. 



This condition is seldom seen ; is easily detected in 

 the Mare and Cow, but difficult to detect in the Bitch, 

 in which animal it is probably more common than in 

 the other two named. It is often caused by an acci- 

 dent at some period of pregnancy. The abdominal 



Fig. 40. 



Uterine Hernia. 



A, B, Hernial Tumor; C, Teat carried down by Tumor. 



muscles become ruptured, the uterus and its contents 

 passing through ; and development of the foetus may- 

 go on in this situation, or may be at once stopped. 

 The condition will be recognized by the history, 

 manipulation, and the general appearance, and the 

 presentation of the foetus will be ascertained in the 

 usual way. 



