r28 VETERINARY OBSTETRICS. 



Parturient Liamiuitis. 



This disease does not appear to be very common, 

 although it has been mentioned by several writers, as 

 occurring in the Mare. 



The cause, or causes, are imperfectly understood. 

 The parturient state is generally recognized to be the 

 predisposing cause, but there is wide difference of 

 opinion as to how the condition originates. 



Symptoms. — Those of ordinary lamlnitis. Sudden 

 seizure on the second or third day after parturition or 

 abortion. Complete stoppage of the lacteal secretion. 



The duration of the disease is from four to eight 

 days; symptoms most intense between the fourth and 

 eighth. Recovery is the usual termination, although 

 the disease may assume a chronic form. Death, in rare 

 instances, may ensue from nervous exhaustion, or 

 suppuration may follow the inflammation, resulting in 

 pyaemia. 



Treatment. — Similar to that employed in ordinary 

 ilaminitis, and the diet should be carefully regulated. 



